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After President condemns supporters who stormed Capitol and commits to transition of power, Zeldin says he will pursue ‘unity whenever possible’

by Jan 8, 2021
After the President posted a video acknowledging President-elect Biden's win and pledging to focus on a smooth transition of power, Rep. Lee Zeldin issued a statement saying he would not "dwell on any doubt" but would "recommit to working towards a vigorous defense of lady liberty at all costs, and the pursuit of unity whenever possible.”

Zeldin: ‘This should never be the scene at the U.S. Capitol’

by Jan 6, 2021
After rioters stormed and occupied the U.S. Capitol today in an unprecedented siege as 2020 Electoral College ballots were being counted in a joint session of Congress, Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) issued a statement calling for “zero tolerance for violence in any form.”

Zeldin calls for Justice Department investigation into leak of president’s tax return information

by Sep 30, 2020
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY01) is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate how the New York Times acquired President Donald Trump’s tax return information.

Thousands ride in Trump caravan across Suffolk, through Riverhead and North Fork

by Sep 20, 2020
Thousands of vehicles hit the road in Suffolk County today to show support for President Donald Trump.

Meet the 29-year-old Suffolk man behind the Trump caravan coming to Riverhead Sunday

by Sep 19, 2020
This is the second MAGA parade organized by Shawn Farash of West Babylon, an ardent Trump supporter who says he wants to energize the 'silent majority' to get them out to vote for Trump Nov. 3

Zeldin named to Trump impeachment defense team

by Jan 21, 2020
First Congressional District Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) is one of eight Republican congressman named by President Trump to his impeachment defense team.

Zeldin leads House charge for appointment of second special counsel

by May 26, 2018
NY-1 Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) sponsored a "sense of Congress" resolution this week demanding the attorney general appoint a second special counsel to investigate allegations of misconduct by former secretary of state Hilary Clinton, and FBI and Department of Justice officials.

Letter: The health care Trump voters want

by Mar 4, 2017
Trump voters who obtained health care coverage on an ACA marketplace or through expanded Medicaid want more affordable premiums but are distressed about possibly losing their insurance.

Letters Open letter to Rep. Lee Zeldin from Riverhead Town Democratic Committee

by Feb 8, 2017
Riverhead Town Democrats voice their objections to President Trump's executive order in a letter to their congressman.

In My Opinion Zeldin owes his constituents a meeting

by Feb 6, 2017
Rep. Lee Zeldin, who canceled an April 13 town hall meeting in Southampton citing protesters, should face his constituents whether they agree with him or not, writes Amy Turner of Wainscott.