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LaLota: ‘Hypocrisy and recklessness’ in Washington are putting L.I. families at risk

by Sep 24, 2025
Rep. Nick LaLota blasts House Democrats for voting against a stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a federal government shutdown Sept. 30. Guest column

Let’s make a deal

by Jul 16, 2025
Rep. Nick LaLota is proud of getting the SALT cap raised from the $10,000 set in 2017 to $40,000. It's fair to ask: at what price? Here's why.

I still believe in serving my community

by Mar 19, 2025
Federal employees aren’t wasting your tax dollars. They’re providing critical services that keep our communities running.

‘Hands Off Medicaid’: Healthcare advocates urge residents to call Long Island congressmen to oppose Medicaid cuts

by Feb 21, 2025
Proposed cuts to Medicaid funding would have devastating impacts on medical services for 680,000 L.I. residents who depend on Medicaid for healthcare, advocates said at a “Medicaid Equity Town Hall” Wednesday night at Riverhead library.