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It was a beautiful day for the Pawling Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day Parade, known as “America’s Shortest Parade,” now in its 10th year. Congratulations to Grand Marshal Tralee Saltarelli and all the organizers on this special celebration of Irish heritage and culture. While the parade covers a mere 223 feet of Broad Street, there is still plenty of fun for the whole family. ☘️

I joined Assemblyman Matt Slater, highway superintendents, and elected officials across the Hudson Valley in calling for an increase in CHIPS funding by $250 million. This would help towns maintain roads before small problems turn into major reconstruction projects that cost far more. When I served in the State Assembly, CHIPS funding had been flat for nearly a decade. I worked with local highway superintendents to make sure towns and villages had the resources they needed. The issues we faced t...

This week, I visited the members of the Forever Young Senior Club in Suffern. With tax season here, we discussed how, for the first time ever under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, seniors aged 65 and older will receive a $6,000 deduction ($12,000 for married couples) to help offset Social Security taxes.

Today was a special day in Rockland County as we celebrated 50 years of Sparky’s Diner in Haverstraw serving our community. Since 1976, owner Jeannie Nicolakis has built Sparky’s into a place where everyone is treated like family, stories are shared over coffee, and kindness is always on the menu. It was an honor to join the entire community in congratulating Jeannie and everyone at Sparky’s Diner on this incredible milestone and to wish them many more years of success.

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), in partnership with America250, announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution expressing support for the designation of 2026 as the “National Year of the Volunteer” at a press conference with local leaders, first responders, and community members. The resolution honors the millions of Americans who strengthen their communities through service and encourages a renewed national commitment to volunteerism. Additionally, it helps raise awareness of America250...

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