On the night of my victory in last month’s 3rd Congressional District special election, I promised my constituents that when I was sworn back into Congress, I would personally deliver their … more

Congressman Tom Suozzi and Henry Cuellar launched the Democrats for Border Security Task Force today. The group of 26 House Democrats is dedicated to addressing the country’s immigration and border … more

“This bar is what you spend on things that no one ever, ever needs.” That line is from an episode of the TV comedy show “The Office,” but it can easily be applied to some of the real-life decisions Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York City politicians who control Albany are considering as part of this year’s state budget negotiations. more

The year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-and-down economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect. more

George Santos has become the first  congressman to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives without first being convicted of a felony since the Civil War. more

Every few months there is a respected opinion poll that asks how much credibility Congress has. Poll after poll finds that the public’s faith in Congress is at an all-time low, and sinking lower by the week. more

It’s been a fast eight months for Congressman Anthony D’Esposito into his first term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The former New York Police Department detective and longtime volunteer firefighter who would work his way to being elected a Hempstead town councilman is well known for commitment to being anywhere and everywhere in his community. more

Former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, a Democrat who lost last November’s Congressional race to GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is prepared to run again, she said in a Wednesday … more

The best place to find out what Congressman George Santos is doing or saying is on Twitter, which is where he announced on Monday he would run for reelection. The declaration was not surprising because the embattled congressman had submitted his statement of candidacy to the Federal Election Commission in March. Even so, the announcement led immediately to outrage from elected leaders from both sides of the aisle. No one seemed to be happy about Santos’ attempt to extend his representation of the 3rd Congressional District in 2024, except perhaps the New York Young Republican Club who tweeted their support on Monday. more

New York's state education department unanimously voted to end the use of Native American mascots in schools — and Sewanhaka High School and Wantagh High School must comply by the end of the 2024-25 academic year. more