Laura Gillen Archives – Politics NY

Republicans Jake Blumencranz (Top L.), Jeanine Driscoll (Top R.), David Hassid (Bottom L.) and Paolo Pironi (Bottom R.) are running for Congress and State Senate seats.

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Long Island Republicans launch bids for Congress, Assembly seats

By Larissa Fuentes

The Trump Administration's repeal of a 2009 EPA climate rule raised concerns across Nassau County.

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Trump EPA repeal of climate rule sparks concern for Nassau County

By Larissa Fuentes

Federal Election Commission filings show millions raised by U.S. Reps. Laura Gillen (L.) and Tom Suozzi (R.).

Suozzi, Gillen report millions in campaign funds as Long Island races take shape

By Larissa Fuentes

Anthony D'Esposito was confirmed to serve as the Inspector General for the Department of Labor.

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Former U.S. Rep. D’Esposito confirmed as labor Inspector General

By J. Cav Scott

The Bellerose Village Fire Department was awarded $988,000 in federal funding by U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen for a new fire truck.

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Bellerose Village awarded nearly $1M in federal funding for new fire truck

By Casey Fahrer

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Slain LI IDF soldier Omer Neutra’s body returned

By Timothy Bolger & Casey Fahrer

The 20 living Israeli hostages were returned by Hamas, over two years after the start of the war.

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20 living Israeli hostages released, but the body of Plainview’s Omer Neutra remains missing

By Casey Fahrer

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen is calling for funding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium to be continued after cuts were announced in August.

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Laura Gillen calls for Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium to receive funding past March 2026

By Casey Fahrer

Gov. Kathy Hochul has awarded $21.5 million to Long Island's South Shore for road safety improvements.

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Hochul announces $21.5 million investment for road and safety improvements for Long Island’s south shore

By Casey Fahrer

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen addresses Nassau residents complaints of airplane noise from JFK and LaGuardia Airports

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Gillen responds to Nassau residents upset by airplane noise, announces FAA audit

By Isabella Gallo & Gianna Costanzo

Gillen speaking into a microphone.

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Suozzi, Gillen in top 20% of congressional fundraisers after second quarter

By Isabella Gallo

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen is one of. several lawmakers to back the Dignity Act of 2025, aimed at pushing ICE out of 'protected areas' and finding solutions for immigrants to stay within the country.

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Laura Gillen backs bipartisan immigration bill that would limit ICE, grant legal work status to some

By Casey Fahrer

U.S. Rep Laura Gillen pushes legislation for safer roads in Hempstead.

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Gillen pushes for safer roads, communities to take advantage of grant funding

By Casey Fahrer

President Donald Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," has been signed into law, raising the SALT deduction to $40K.

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SALT deduction grows to $40K, stirring debate among Long Island reps

By Larissa Fuentes

Rep. Tom Suozzi sees parallels between the ways Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani connect with voters.

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Suozzi: Mamdani ‘tapped into’ same thing as Trump

By Ryan Toohill

Michael Dowling speaking in opposition of the congressional budget bill's proposed cuts to healthcare

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Suozzi, Gillen, healthcare leaders concerned over possible cuts

By Casey Fahrer

Long Island reflects on the passing of Pope Francis.

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Long Island reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy following his passing

By Larissa Fuentes

Gillen speaking into a microphone.

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Gillen, Suozzi to hold social security briefing for Nassau constituents

By Isabella Gallo

Audience listening to Gillen speak.

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Faced with Trump, Hempstead Democrats demand more from Gillen

By Isabella Gallo

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer voted for cloture to pass continuing resolution to Senate floor

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Federal continuing resolution leads to $110 million lost by Long Island

By Casey Fahrer

NYC Mayor Adams Attends Court Hearing On DOJ Motion To Drop Corruption Charges

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County officials split on calls for Eric Adams to resign

By Casey Fahrer

Rep. Laura A. Gillen Remarks

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U.S. Rep. Gillen addresses constituents at in-district swearing-in

By Casey Fahrer

Donald Trump was sworn in as President on Jan. 20.

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Local officials share their thoughts on Trump’s inaguration

By Casey Fahrer

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen sworn in by House Speaker Mike Johnson alongside her family on Jan. 3

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U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen takes action in first week in office

By Cameryn Oakes

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