Ever since I was mayor of Glen Cove I have fought to protect the Long Island Sound - our National Park! This year the Long Island Sound has recorded the healthiest numbers (on hypoxia) ever since the Long Island Sound Partnership began tracking it in 1987. Since I came into

Today is Jimmy Lai's 78th birthday, his sixth consecutive birthday in prison for telling the truth. Lai and his pro-democracy newspaper criticized the CCP and advocated for a free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong.   He is blessed by his children, Claire and

Mobile Office Hours! My staff is here to help with everything from obtaining a passport to Social Security and VA benefits and Service Academy nominations. Come meet with my staff on Monday, December 8, from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm at the Queens Public Library at Whitestone, 151-10

Pearl Harbor: Never Forget the Vet Eighty-four years ago today, December 7, 1941, marked a moment that will forever echo with both infamy and extraordinary heroism. May we always honor the valor of the members of our Greatest Generation who gave their last full measure of

Mobile Office Hours! My staff is here to help with everything from obtaining a passport to Social Security and VA benefits and Service Academy nominations. Come meet with my staff on Monday, December 8, from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm at the Queens Public Library at Whitestone, 151-10

I am working with members of both parties, and we all know affordability is the #1 concern of our constituents. We need to stop the petty, partisan battles and work together to try and make their lives better and more affordable. The most urgent issue is extending the premium

Should my staff get coal in their stockings because when Semafor asked for my “go to karaoke song,” they sent this video?

Bipartisanship is increasingly rare in Washington, but it’s essential. I appreciate colleagues from both parties who are working together to address rising healthcare costs. Our constituents are counting on us to deliver real results.

We hosted my constituents Ronen and Orna Neutra at the Capitol. Their son Omer Neutra was murdered by Hamas on October 7th, 2023. The pain and suffering the Neutras endured is incomprehensible. I pray for their peace and I will always stand by them and Israel.

I was pleased to honor James Suffolk County Police Officer James Garside for his decades-long career in which he has saved numerous lives. I will always celebrate our law enforcement officers who fight to keep our community safe. https://t.co/bDT0IgqSrl

Everyone knows Congress is toxic right now, but that’s no excuse to not work in a bipartisan manner to get things done. I’m working on bipartisan legislation to lower your healthcare costs. We need to get this done.

Everyone knows that healthcare is too expensive in our country. For that reason, we need to extend the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits and work in a bipartisan way for more long-run solutions.

Watch my full interview with Billy Ritter: Congress needs to come together and work in a bipartisan manner to lower Americans healthcare costs. Lowering your costs is my number 1 priority right now.

Huge crowd Saturday night at the Huntington Tree Lighting, hosted by “The Karate Kid” himself, Ralph Macchio, and honoring Michael Dowling, who just stepped down as CEO of Northwell Health after decades of service. A great night all around. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry

Thankful. I am grateful for the many blessings in my life—especially Helene, our children, and our extended families. I am also thankful for the opportunity to serve and work to improve people’s lives. This holiday season, I hope to find reconciliation with those I may have

Last week I introduced the bipartisan HOPE Act alongside Reps. Bacon (R-NE), Hurd (R-CO), and Gottheimer (D-NJ) to make sure we get something done to lower healthcare costs. Time is of the essence. Let’s go.

Today, Sikhs and many Hindus celebrate the 350th anniversary of the sacrifice of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, who laid down his life for the sacred principle of religious freedom. His sacrifice stands as a powerful symbol to all those who cherish their individual freedoms. He gave his

Mobile Office Hours! My staff is here to help with everything from obtaining a passport to Social Security and VA benefits and Service Academy nominations. Come meet with my staff on Tuesday, November 25, from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace

Nursing is a professional degree—built on rigorous academics, intensive clinical training, and a commitment to patient care. Any move by the Department of Education to redefine or downgrade that status overlooks the skill, expertise, and responsibility nurses carry every single

The American people can’t afford to see their healthcare insurance costs increase by thousands of dollars. That’s why I’m working in a bipartisan fashion to get something done. Time is of the essence. Congress needs to move on this now.