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Congratulations to the SUNY Rockland Community College Class of 2026 on reaching this incredible milestone and the start of an exciting new chapter. Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and you should all be proud of this achievement. As you move forward, continue chasing your goals and making a positive impact in your communities. Wishing you all the best in the journey ahead - congratulations and good luck!

This visit marked the first time in nearly 50 years that a sitting president visited Rockland County since President Gerald R. Ford’s stop in New City during the 1976 presidential campaign. I want to thank President Trump for honoring Welles Crowther with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognizing his extraordinary courage, selflessness, and enduring legacy. It was also incredibly moving to see Yorktown’s Sheridan Gorman recognized, with her mother’s heartfelt remarks leaving not a dry eye i...

I had the honor of attending all four Watchfires across Rockland County last night. From Eugene Levy Memorial Park in Pomona to Bowline Point Park in Haverstraw, Clausland Mountain Park in Orangeburg, and Piermont Pier, Vietnam veterans led watchfires honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This special tradition brings the community together to remember the fallen and reaffirm our promise to never forget their sacrifice. Thank you to all the veterans, fire de...

Re. Lawler announces $1 million relief fund for small businesses in North Rockland impacted by construction along Route 9W tied to the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project.

Rep. Lawler Visits with Seniors from Centro De Amigos in Haverstraw

During a Veteran Roundtable in Yorktown, @secvetaffairs Doug Collins and I had the honor of wishing World War II veteran Nils Mockler a happy 100th birthday. Nils is a World War II Marine Corps veteran best known for his service as a combat intelligence scout with the 4th Marine Division’s Tank Battalion. Born in the early 1920s, Mockler was determined to serve, enlisting in the Marines in 1944 at age 17 after being turned away the year before for being underage and underweight. Mockler saw his ...

Congressman Mike Lawler joined community leaders, caregivers, and advocates at the Dreams Legacy Center in Ossining to highlight the introduction of the Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act, legislation designed to strengthen support for caregivers. The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish grants for nonprofit organizations to provide practical support services for caregivers, including mental health resources, transportation assistance, meals, a...

Women of Distinction - Rep. Mike Lawler

Congressional Art Challenge - Rep. Mike Lawler

Rep. Mike Lawler delivers keynote remarks at the NABTU Legislative Conference on April 22nd, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

I recently had the opportunity to meet with Andrew Ace Greenspan, a pianist, vocalist, musician, and singer-songwriter from Nyack, NY. Andrew has released an album, Livin’ Rough, Hangin’ Tough, which reflects his personal journey living on the autism spectrum, overcoming the challenges of addiction, and navigating mental health and developmental struggles. Through his music, he aims to spread a message of recovery and support for communities going through difficult times. It was inspiring to spe...

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins for a visit to the Montrose VA Medical Center and a roundtable discussion with local veterans at VFW Post 8328 in Yorktown. The visit focused on strengthening access to care, improving coordination with community providers, and hearing directly from veterans about their experiences with VA services. At Montrose, Secretary Collins and Congressman Lawler received a leadership briefing, toured the facility, and partic...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined me today for a roundtable discussion with local small business owners and community members in Jefferson Valley, focusing on the issues that matter most to families—affordability, taxes, and economic opportunity. From tax relief on tips and overtime to an expanded Child Tax Credit and a higher SALT cap, we walked through how these policies are putting more money back in people’s pockets and making it easier to live and work in the Hudson Valley. This ...

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined local conservation leaders and community partners at Hudson Highlands State Park for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) site visit and guided hike, highlighting the program’s impact across the Hudson Valley. Last month, Rep. Lawler sent a letter to the Council on Environmental Quality, OMB, and Domestic Policy Council encouraging the Administration to maintain full funding and preserve LWCF’s core mission in the FY2027 budget. The Administration’s FY...