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Long Islanders can’t afford to remain silent while decisions are made that shape our future without our input. Long Island deserves to be heard, deserves to be respected and deserves leadership that will fight for its future. more
Protecting animals is not only the right thing to do — it strengthens our entire community. Fewer animals in crisis means fewer strained resources, safer neighborhoods and more successful adoptions. Most important, it means fewer animals suffering in silence. more
If you’re a first-time homebuyer making a down payment, a seller waiting on the proceeds from a home sale or a family expecting settlement funds, you trust your attorney to safeguard your money in an escrow account. For many New Yorkers, that money represents years of savings — funds meant for a home, a fresh start or long-term security — not for misuse. more
At the end of the day, this is about whether the people who built this community can afford to stay in it. That’s what I care about, and that’s what I’m fighting for. more
Supporting seniors isn’t about one resolution or one program. It’s about building an age-friendly Glen Cove. It’s about ensuring that residents can live well and fully at every stage of life. That commitment continues this year and beyond. more
In an era when misinformation travels faster than facts and algorithms reward outrage over accuracy, the future of journalism and civic trust hinges on what young people understand about news. more
Nassau County’s Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program rightly rewards our hardworking public servants for their dedication to our residents. It must be implemented, however, in a manner that does not jeopardize the operation of critical county departments that keep people safe. more
New Yorkers are proud to lead in innovation and environmental stewardship. But leadership shouldn’t come at the expense of affordability and common sense. Our residents deserve energy policy grounded in realism, transparency and fiscal responsibility. more
As a first-generation American and a longtime Valley Stream resident, I learned early that opportunity is not automatic; it is built. It’s built by people who work hard, by neighbors who look out for one another, and by a government that shows up when it matters. more
When school budgets are created, we, the taxpayers, should have a voice in the process. That money we provide should go toward educational programs for classrooms, and books and resources for children. The budgets we approve should support learning. Our tax dollars belong with the children, not in a corporation’s pocket. more
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