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On the morning of Wednesday, January 24, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced his bill to rename the Haverstraw Post Office in honor of former Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato. Piperato, a Haverstraw Democrat who passed away on May 6, 2020 at the age of 61, was well known for his dedication to public service and involvement with civic organizations throughout the county, having… Read more »

I am writing to express my gratitude to Congressman Mike Lawler for his commitment to fiscal responsibility and his work to reduce our national debt. His support for the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the recent appropriations agreement between Senate Majority Leader Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson is commendable and shows his dedication to the financial future of our country. The… Read more »

Haiti continues to devolve further into lawlessness. Over 75 percent of the capital, Port-au-Prince, is controlled by gangs. Haitians continue to see their living situation and access to food, water, and health services deteriorate. The desperation is now leading to a significant increase in movement of people into the interior of Haiti, overwhelming the already minimal support… Read more »

As a resident of the Hudson Valley, I am proud to be represented by Congressman Mike Lawler, a true embodiment of bipartisan, common-sense leadership. In a political climate often marred by division, Congressman Lawler stands out as a beacon of cooperation and practicality, tirelessly working for the best interests of our district. What impresses me most about Congressman Lawler is his… Read more »

Hudson Valley GOP Rep. Mike Lawler became the second New York lawmaker this week to have his district office defaced in response to his support of Israel after Democratic South Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres suffered a vandalism incident involving a “bloody” baby Jesus doll. “Yesterday the front entrance of our district office building was defaced with messages attacking me for my… Read more »

A letter crafted by New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler is urging the Irish government to take the United Kingdom to court in the wake of British legacy legislation that will shut down multiple Troubles-related investigations in Northern Ireland. The letter has been sent to both Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Micheál Martin. It has been cosigned by GOP congressman Brian… Read more »

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) reaffirmed his feelings on the censure of Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) over his pulling of a fire alarm, and things got heated when the two discussed the war in Gaza. In an appearance alongside Bowman on CNN, Lawler brushed away Bowman's suggestion that it was completely accidental when he pulled the fire alarm, arguing that the New York Democrat… Read more »

Democrats push back on claims made by GOP at hearing where the migrant crisis focused largely on New York New York congressional Republicans railed against the state and New York City’s response to the migrant crisis during a hearing in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday which was intended to assess how the country’s southern border policies are influencing the ability of communities to… Read more »

Small business owners spoke out Monday about congestion pricing. They say it will have a negative impact on their bottom line, which is already reeling from increased delivery prices. They are the unintended victims of congestion pricing -- thousands of small business owners who say the new plan could price them right out of existence. "To have this congestion pricing shoved down… Read more »

Republicans are salivating to pummel Democrats in the 2024 elections for approving the controversial congestion pricing law that could force motorists to pay a $15 toll to enter Midtown Manhattan starting in May of next year. GOP strategists see the new toll to enter Midtown south of 60th Street as the biggest political gift since Democrats approved the… Read more »