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I joined Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, Veterans Angels of Hope, and volunteers from the Clarkstown Hockey Team to distribute free holiday dinner bags to military and veteran families. We distributed 160 dinner bags that included ham, potatoes, vegetables, and Girl Scout cookies. Thank you to all our veterans and military families, and happy holidays to all!

On Saturday, I joined volunteers with Wreaths Across America at St. Anthony's cemetery in Nanuet to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. Approximately 1,500 veterans are laid to rest at St. Anthony's in Nanuet and I thank each of them for their service.

It was a solemn but proud day in Congers as the Town of Clarkstown dedicated Lenox Avenue in honor of Congers Fire Department Firefighter George Wohl. On December 13, 2003, George was tragically injured while responding to an emergency. He was a lifelong resident of Congers and a 34-year member of the Congers Fire Department. His father, sons, brother, and nephew all served in the fire department, and his wife, sister-in-law, and nieces served in the Ladies Auxiliary. For generations to come, pe...

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026). This bill puts forward more investment in lethality and efficiency for our military, prioritizes servicemembers and their families, and advances President Trump’s Peace through Strength agenda. It fully funds national defense programs, in addition to including a number of Congressman Lawler’s priorities. This year’s NDAA includes four of Rep. Lawler’s bills, a major legis...

Happy Thanksgiving from Rep Mike Lawler

oday, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform, those who have answered the call to serve and defend the freedoms we hold dear. Their courage, sacrifice, and love of country have kept America safe and strong for generations. To every veteran across the Hudson Valley and throughout our nation: thank you. Your service inspires us, your families’ sacrifices humble us, and your example reminds us what it truly means to serve something greater than ourselves. May G...

The Town of Clarkstown Germonds Sports Complex is open! It was great to join Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and representatives from local sports leagues to cut the ribbon for this new sports complex in West Nyack. Growing up in Nanuet, I played on these fields and went to Germonds Pool. These new fields will provide a safe place for kids to play soccer, football, and lacrosse for many years to come.

It was a beautiful day yesterday for Pearl River Day hosted by the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce. Now in its 18th year, there were over 200 exhibits from talented craftspeople, gourmet foods, live music, kids’ activities, and many other fun attractions for over 10,000 visitors. Great job by the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Orangtown, Orangetown PD for keeping attendees safe, and everyone involved in hosting this event.

Jewish War Veterans PFC Frederick Hecht Post #425 held their 79th Annual Breakfast on Sunday at the New City Jewish Center. It was an honor to be one of the speakers and provide an update on the Israel-Hamas peace deal and how it affects the Middle East’s geopolitical environment. It was great to meet fellow Suffern High School graduate Jeremy Glassman, a former 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and currently in his second year of law school at Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law....

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano announced that the West Nyack Social Security Office will begin offering in-person hearings for Hudson Valley residents, restoring a critical service that had been lost with the closure of the White Plains Hearing Office earlier this year. The announcement marks the culmination of months of advocacy by Congressman Lawler, who led the effort to preserve local access to Social Security hearing...

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted a press conference at the V.F.W. Post in Upper Nyack to highlight the work his office continues to do for Hudson Valley residents during the ongoing government shutdown, ensuring that families, seniors, and small businesses can still get help from federal agencies when they need it most. Since taking office in January 2023, Congressman Lawler’s team has closed more than 7,400 constituent cases and returned over $37.8 million to residents through the ...