Josh Lafazan
@JoshLafazan
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12 Years in Elected Office - Forbes 30 Under 30 - Harvard & Cornell Grad, UPenn Doctoral Student
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I’m continually inspired by the next generation of leaders I meet in our communities.
Young people can and will change the world.
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Corrective jaw surgery helped me breathe normally & saved my life. My insurance covered it, & it’s why I’m fighting so hard for universal health care
You are beneath the office you hold. And I can’t wait to replace you in Congress, in 2024 or sooner.
Send postcards from jail 👋
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Let's be very clear: I did not "stop by" your office.
I hosted a protest *outside* your office calling on you to resign, and then hand-delivered you a letter to stop wasting police resources.
Can't say I'm surprised you choose to distort the truth here - you're very good at it.
I want to personally thank
@JoshLafazan
for stopping by my Douglaston office today. It was great to sit down & discuss the concerns that were addressed in the letter he brought in.
#NY03
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Unlike
@Santos4Congress
, I didn’t have to lie to get elected. My credentials are clean, I’m actually Jewish, & unlike yours, my diploma from Harvard is real 😀
Donate to my campaign to get this serial liar George Santos out of the house ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Coming from the guy that swindled young women for political contributions and was bought and paid for by stolen money from investors SBF defrauded.
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🚨 Breaking: George Santos has officially announced that he’s running for re-election.
Santos is a liar and a fraud. He belongs in prison, not the House of Representatives.
My name is Josh Lafazan and I’m the Democrat who will replace Santos in Congress.
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If you are ready to help me defeat George Santos, please consider making a small contribution today:
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"New York needs a Congressman who will pass bills, not one who couldn’t pass a lie detector test."
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George Santos is going to launch his re-election campaign on Monday. He is a liar, a fraud, and a failure.
New York's 3rd Congressional district deserves an honest Congressman willing to put our district first. Resign now
@Santos4Congress
, and end this national embarrassment.
NEW from me
Rep. George Santos will announce his reelection campaign to the House of Representatives on Monday
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This morning I called on the U.S. Department of Justice to install a federal monitor to oversee George Santos’ campaign fund in light of the newly confirmed active FBI investigation.
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George Santos raised less than $6,000 in his first quarter.
I raised over $350,000, and our movement is growing everyday.
The momentum is on our side. New Yorkers are ready to get rid of Santos.
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WOW! We raised $350,000 to kick George Santos out of the House! Thank you for your support!
To help us beat
@Santos4Congress
, please chip in below & help spread the word:
Corrective jaw surgery helped me breathe normally & saved my life. My insurance covered it, & it’s why I’m fighting so hard for universal health care
You are beneath the office you hold. And I can’t wait to replace you in Congress, in 2024 or sooner.
Send postcards from jail 👋
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This morning we launched the "Where's George" campaign to locate our missing Congressman George Santos
If you see George in the district, take a picture of him and upload it with the hashtag
#WheresGeorge
If Santos wont come to the residents he serves, then we will come to him
.
@JoshLafazan
of
#Nassau
Co legislature in front of the abandoned NY-3 congressional office that still says
@RepTomSuozzi
—- while
@Santos4Congress
has yet to set up a district office.
#NBC4NY
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“George Santos belongs at home with an ankle monitor, not in the House of Representatives.”
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Religious freedom is at the core of a free and open society. As the grandson of a Holocaust refugee, history has taught me the terrible consequences of religious persecution and intolerance.
Religious freedom includes the ability to choose one's religious attire. The Indian state of Karnataka should not determine permissibility of religious clothing. Hijab bans in schools violate religious freedom and stigmatize and marginalize women and girls.
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This morning I called for the immediate revocation of George Santos’ security clearance until his investigations by law enforcement are closed.
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BREAKING: New independent polling shows Legislator Josh Lafazan as the strongest candidate to take back George Santos' Congressional seat!
Chip in now to keep the pressure up and until we kick
@Santos4Congress
out of the House. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Today is a reminder of why supporting Israel's right to defend itself is necessary.
As Israelis spend the night in their bomb shelters, I pledge to always support Israel with the military aid it needs.
@AIPAC
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Today I introduced Long Island's first ever "Campaign Honesty Bill" in response to the
#GeorgeSantos
scandal.
This legislation would it a misdemeanor for a candidate to lie about registered addresses, employment history, education and income sources.
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The House Ethics Committee has finally launched their investigation into George Santos' misconduct.
Santos has no business being in Congress - it’s past time that House Republicans put country over party, and expel him once and for all.
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The mere thought that anybody in NY-3 would ever vote for George Santos - the biggest liar in American political history - is the height of comedy.
@Santos4Congress
deserves to be in jail, not on the campaign trail. We won't stop holding him accountable until he's gone.
George Santos files paperwork formally declaring 2024 candidacy | CNN Politics
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@migold
@nypost
@77WABCradio
In addition to George Santos patently lying about his education and resume, he has not refuted any of the potentially criminal activities of his past. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District must investigate. Here's my statement:
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Statement from Legislator Josh Lafazan on Rep. George Santos' indictment:
“The indictment of George Santos confirms what we’ve all known since December - that Santos not only broke the public trust, but he likely violated federal law in the process. The people of Long Island
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The key to taking back the House is removing fraudster George Santos once and for all.
I’m the Democrat who will make that happen. Chip in to help me win this race:
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Last night, Tom Suozzi flipped New York’s 3rd blue. That momentum is going straight to down ballot races here in Suozzi’s district, and I am pumped to flip this GOP Senate seat blue, right in the heart of
#NY03
.
Are you with me??
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Today I announced my newest bill to make Nassau County’s government carbon neutral by 2035. LI is uniquely vulnerable to climate change, and local governments must act to protect our drinking water, our air quality, and all our communities.
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This morning I joined with NY-03 residents outside George Santos’ campaign HQ to state loudly & clearly: he must not be sworn in, and should be expelled from Congress immediately.
#GeorgeSantos
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No one understands the need for improved infrastructure more than the residents of NY-03 and I can’t think of someone better to take on the job than
@SecretaryPete
. We have ignored our crumbling infrastructure far too long and this is a major step in the right direction.
For decades, Americans have been calling for Washington to invest in safe, modern transportation.
In one year,
@POTUS
made it happen.
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Standing with
#ny3
residents outside George Santos' fake Whitestone address in calling on him to step aside.
He must resign immediately - my constituents deserve so much better than this.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
IN WAKE OF FEDERAL INDICTMENT, LEGISLATOR JOSH LAFAZAN CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE EXPULSION OF REP. GEORGE SANTOS
(DOUGLASTON, N.Y) - With disgraced Rep. George Santos finally indicted, Legislator Josh Lafazan is calling for his immediate expulsion from the House of
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It's official: I'm running for Congress! And I'd be the youngest Democrat there!
Smash that RT and become a founding donor at
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With Santos’ first treasurer Nancy Marks resigning, his second treasurer Thomas Datwyler denying the job, and his now third treasurer Andrew Olson failing to file with the FEC, it is clear that George Santos has unfettered access to an “emergency slush fund”.
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As a Legislator, and as a member of Congress, I will always stand up for the rights of all people to practice their faiths freely and without government interference.
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“When young people run, good things happen.”
So proud of
@gabyanzalone
, who ran with nothing but grace and class, and inspired thousands on LI.
And to the young people who unsuccessfully sought elected office this cycle, my message is simple- keep going. You make us all proud.
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After reports that George Santos stole $3,000 from Richard Osthoff, a veteran who was fundraising for lifesaving treatment for his dying service dog, I started a GoFundMe to benefit Paws of War- a Long Island based organization that helps train and place service dogs for veterans
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While the original goal was $3,000 - the exact amount that Mr. Santos stole from Mr. Osthoff - the GoFundMe, coupled with generous private donations from Mr. Larry Sarf, has now exceeded $27,000.
Thank you for everyone who donated!
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Minority Leader Abrahams is a larger than life figure in the Nassau Legislature
Since my first day in office, his guidance, wisdom, & friendship has been so crucial in helping me best serve my community
I’m lucky to have had 3 terms to serve alongside him & will miss him dearly
Nassau Dem Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams announcing he won’t seek re-election in the Nassau Legislature
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With his Jan. 31st filing admitting to numerous federal violations, oversight is needed immediately.
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My new book Political Gladiators is
#3
on Amazon's Hot New Releases for Political Leadership Books!
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I am overwhelmed with gratitude to announce that I have been Re-Elected as your Nassau County Legislator!
Serving as your legislator has been the greatest honor of my life, and I am excited to continue to work on your behalf during my next term.
Let's get to work!
- Josh
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It is a well-known fact that Tom Suozzi has been a personal friend of mine for over a decade. Tom is an exceptional public servant, with a history of delivering results for Long Island families.
With the stakes so high for our democracy, we must flip this seat and get rid of…
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This morning I presented Paws of War with a donation of over $27,000!
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In response to the
#GeorgeSantos
scandal, tomorrow I will be introducing Long Island's first "Campaign Honesty Bill".
This legislation aims to ensure that no candidate or elected official in Nassau County is able to defraud voters.
An interesting response to the George Santos scandal by a Long Island legislator: make it a misdemeanor for a candidate to lie about registered addresses, employment history, education and income sources.
#GeorgeSantos
#santos
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This morning I stood with residents outside George Santos’ empty district office (yes, w/ Cong. Suozzi’s name still on it) to demand that he resigns immediately
Santos is too busy defending himself in the legal drama of his own making to bother doing the job he lied to get
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I’m proud to announce my candidacy for the New York State Senate!
I believe we must stop the politics of division once and for all, and elect leaders willing and capable of putting people before politics.
I hope you consider contributing to our race and becoming a founding…
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This morning I called on George Santos to release the last 4 years of his tax returns.
Mr. Santos admitted that both a $500,000 loan and a separate $125,000 loan to his campaign were not in fact personal loans.
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Exciting life news - I’m gonna be Dr. Lafazan!
So proud to be enrolling @ UPENN to pursue my doctorate
Special thanks to the amazing teachers I had at Syosset + the world-class professors @ Harvard & Cornell for preparing me for this moment
Ready for my last 1st day of school!
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Just as Republican leadership forced Santos to step down from committees, revoking his security clearance is another step of protecting American democracy.
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Media Availability: Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan Calls On Congressman-elect George Santos To Resign
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Good bye & good riddance.
George Santos is out.
The scandal-plagued Republican has finally been expelled. It's the first time since the Civil War the House ousted someone without a criminal conviction.
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Great speaking with News12’s
@abiordi12
about today’s legislation to help volunteer firefighters here on Long Island.
Our volunteer first responders are heroes, and government should do everything we can to support them.
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So proud to share that 3 of my bills passed the legislature today!!!
1) Restaurant Food Allergy Safety Law
- Mandates allergy awareness signage, as well as food allergy safety training in all restaurants in Nassau County.
@EndAllergies
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It’s time for George Santos to resign. Speaker McCarthy may need his one vote but
#NY03
needs a voice at the table, not a grifter awaiting trial while out on bond.
I’m Josh Lafazan and I’m running for Congress to restore dignity to our community and give Long Island and Queens
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I am disgusted and outraged that my opponent has circulated a vile antisemitic ad of me.
In over a decade of public service I have NEVER faced antisemitism until this campaign. Let me state that I am proud to be Jewish, and I will not back down in the face of bigotry and hate.
Political campaign ads targeting some Nassau and Suffolk candidates in the Nov. 7 election are being criticized as antisemitic because of images that fuel stereotypes of Jewish people.
An ad paid for by the Nassau County Republican Committee depicts the likeness of Legis. Josh…
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This morning we joined with Jewish leaders from across
#ny3
to condemn George Santos' lying about his grandparents being involved in the Holocaust.
To exploit the murder of 6 million Jews to win an election is arguably his most egregious act yet.
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No American citizen under an active FBI investigation, wanted with a foreign arrest warrant, and the subject of inquiries by local and state prosecutors, would be able to keep their security clearance.
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This morning I hosted a press conference to denounce the vile antisemitic campaign ad sent by my opponent.
Unbelievably, rather than apologize, my opponent instead is hiding from the press, and her backers are doubling down by saying they “didn’t know I was Jewish”.
I believe…
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This morning I announced a new series of law proposals called the G.E.O.R.G.E. PACKAGE (Get Egregious Officials Removed from Government Elections)
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All Syosset Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, 1/27. There is also a strong possibility for a 2 hour delayed opening on Wednesday, 1/28.
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Upon a scathing 13 count federal indictment, serial liar
@Santos4Congress
unsurprisingly calls today a “Witch Hunt”
The national embarrassment that is George Santos must come to an end immediately. It’s time we turn the page on this tragic chapter for Long Island once and for…
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From hosting an event in Roslyn to rallying this morning in Great Neck, I’m all in for
@ZimmermanforNY
to be our next Member of Congress!
Let’s make sure our friends and neighbors get out and VOTE tomorrow. To find your polling place, click here:
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Today I'm suspending my campaign and endorsing Kim Keiserman to be our next State Senator in District 7.
Please see my statement below.
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Serial liar George Santos has the audacity to accuse Democrats of lying
Here are the facts: while Santos cuts funding for our heroes in uniform, I’ve passed bills in Nassau to help house our homeless veterans & connect them with local county jobs
Waiting on his indictment ⏳
.
@HouseGOP
has passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act to raise the debt ceiling, rein in spending, protect Social Security, and preserve VA funding!
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I also wrote a letter to Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence, urging that Santos be forbidden from reviewing classified documents.
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I am so proud to announce that my food allergy bill is now officially law!
My heartfelt thanks to
@NassauExecutive
,
@EndAllergies
& all those who came to testify in support of this bill - we could not have passed without you.
@NoNutTraveler
@sheimkelly
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7 years ago today - my life would never be the same.
I remain as grateful today as I was in 2012 that my community took a chance on a teenager to serve in elected office.
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Congratulations to my dear friend, and now current Congressman
@Tom_Suozzi
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This picture is Tom endorsing me during my first Legislature race in 2017. Can't wait to be on the ballot with him this November as I run for State Senator.
#NY03
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Yesterday along with elected officials across the country, my office declared April 29th as
#EndJewHatred
day.
As the grandson of a Holocust refugee I will always stand to anti-Semitism, and I’ll continue to work across the aisle to ensure the security of the Jewish community.
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With the now imminent escalation of hostilities from China’s spy balloon, it is clear that Members of Congress will soon act in coordination with national intelligence officials to protect homeland security.
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Thank you to the Long Island Conservatory for hosting me this morning! Had a great discussion about language access and inclusivity, as well as stamping out AAPI hate in our communities.
@TheKAAGNY
@AE3o4zGDp7jF6Gw
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This morning I stood with NY-03 residents to condemn George Santos’ illegal use of “Ghost Donations” to fund his 2020 campaign.
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This morning at LaGuardia Airport I called on
@DHSgov
to revoke George Santos’ passport while his investigations are ongoing, deeming him a“flight risk”.
My constituents are adamant that Santos be held to account w/out risk of further avoiding accountability for his misdoings.
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I want to thank all of my supporters, staff, and interns for being a part of this team. We would not have been able to do this without your support.
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Deeply honored to be inducted to the Board of Directors of the Mill Neck Family of Organizations!
Since I took office in 2018, advocating for people with disabilities has been amongst my top legislative priorities.
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Wishing everyone a Happy Passover! May this time bring loved ones together as we celebrate our heritage and hope for peace and harmony for all in the years to come.
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Joining with
#ny3
residents this morning to submit an official letter to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of NY, calling for a thorough federal investigation into George Santos' fraudulent behavior.
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#GeorgeSantos
has now publicly admitted to what we have all known for a week: he's a liar & a fraud
Legislator Lafazan will be available to offer a response to Mr. Santos’ admission of guilt, and has a clear message for Mr. Santos: he owes us an apology & an immediate resignation
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Congrats to my colleague, mentor, and one of my best friends on his historic victory tonight.
Can’t wait to get to work with you, Assemblyman-Elect
@SteveSternNY
!!!
@Alyssa_Milano
🔹FLIPPED🔹
Democrat Steve Stern flipped New York’s 10th Assembly District, giving Team Blue their 40th pickup of the cycle.
No Democrat has represented this district in the state Assembly for over three decades.
#BlueWave2018
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Nassau lawmaker, constituents call for federal monitor to oversee George Santos' campaign funds
@CBSNews
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Thank you to
@DanAbramsLive
for having me on last night to talk about my campaign against George Santos!
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As my first term in office comes to a close, I wanted to say thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and friendship.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season, and please accept my warmest wishes for a happy new year.
- Josh & Fresco
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🚨BREAKING NEWS: Newsday Endorses Legislator Josh Lafazan for Re-Election!
As Newsday writes: “Joshua Lafazan was Nassau County’s youngest legislator when he was elected in 2017 and he has been a whirlwind of energy during his three terms…Newsday endorses Lafazan.”
@Newsday
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Congrats to all high school seniors who received their letter of acceptances to
@Cornell
tonight! You're about to be surrounded by the brightest minds in the world, with a vibrant & diverse student body, in the best city ever. Welcome to the Big Red Family.
#AnyPersonAnyStudy
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Grateful each & every day to be serving our community as your Legislator.
Excited to be working on new legislation to lower costs, protect seniors, support our veterans, and keep our community safe.
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Our campaign put together the largest intern team in the history of Nassau County, and I’m so proud to be working with this amazing group.
As long as I am blessed enough to serve in public office, young people will have a seat at the table.
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With all polls in AL closed, I repeat:
Our democracy is beautiful, and we are so often quick to forget how lucky we are.
Vote, attend a town hall, become a committee person, RUN FOR OFFICE.
The time for activism is always.
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Campaign T-Shirts Are In! Who wants one?!
Thank you to Paddy Lee & Tommy Covelli for your support!!!
@tommycovelli
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Perhaps you can first return the money you stole from a disabled Navy veteran’s dying service dog?
The first 10 non profits organizations mentioned in the comments will get a $500 donation.
Rules:
non political causes only.
USA based nonprofits only.
Ready set go!!!!
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Thank you for coming Rushan and speaking with our interns about the ongoing horrific Uyghur genocide
As the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, I feel it’s my duty to help educate the younger generation on how to identify and fight against genocide in all its forms.
#NeverAgain
.
@JoshLafazan
organized an event for high school students from Nassau county, Long Island, NY to educate, raise awareness and how to get involved with the
#UyghurGenocide
presented by Executive Director
@RushanAbbas
.
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Such a thrill to guest lecture at Harvard!
I'm deeply privileged to have studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and I remain eternally grateful to those professors like
@ProfMartyWest
who changed my life both as a person and an academic.
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Absolutely right!
This project began when I was 10 & each year without forward action, my generation continues to be forced from the only place we’ve ever called home
Proud to report RXR backed my proposal for 50% millennial housing! Thanks for your coverage always
@RichBarrabi
Nassau Legislator
@JoshLafazan
says he will insist that a large portion of any proposal to develop the Nassau hub includes housing geared toward millenials. The topic literally hits home for him. He's 24.
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Dear Friends:
As my first year in office comes to a close, I wanted to say thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and friendship.
It is my honor to serve you as Legislator, and I am forever appreciative of this unique opportunity to positively impact my community.
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WE PASSED THE BILL!!!
County leg OKs bill from Dems'
@JoshLafazan
to require ASL interpreters at emergency press conferences. Big applause. Cited Harvard lecture about not feeling included. "This bill is about telling our residents that regardless of physical ability...that you do belong here."
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This should be illegal.
CC:
@SteveBellone
@NassauExecutive
Today I introduced my coworkers to the St Louis secret of ordering bagels bread sliced. It was a hit!
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Swearing in George Santos tomorrow - amidst local, state, federal, and now international investigations - would be a stain on the world's greatest democracy.
George Santos is a fugitive, not a Congressman.
Rep-elect George Santos’s nameplate has been installed on his office door ahead of the start of the new Congress tomorrow
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