“When a parent puts their child on a school bus, their entire heart drives off on that bus and today every parent’s worst nightmare has become a reality. Our hearts are with the entire Farmingdale community and especially with the parents being rushed...

“On behalf of the Nassau County community particularly, I would like to thank our dedicated law enforcement for their efforts to apprehend this suspected serial killer and restore safety to our community across Long Island. We all appreciated their...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) joined colleagues from the Assembly Minority Conference today at a press conference to share their solutions for the migrant crisis created by the expiration of Title 42. With the number of migrants exceeding New...

“I am glad to see that the governor’s housing plan that would override local zoning has been defeated.Though this is excellent news for Long Island, and local communities across our state, the fact the final product was a month overdue and the secretive...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R, C-Pulaski) and members of their conference in announcing the findings of their Task Force on School Safety & Security. “The task force listened to testimony from...

“The problem with Raise the Age is that currently it lets nearly every adolescent offender off without any consequences, which has led to a rising spike in crime, gang activity and drug offenses in our state. Without consequences, teenagers have become...

“In Albany, you must take the victories where you can and it is certainly a small but resounding victory that the Assembly One-House Budget Proposal rejects Gov. Hochul’s disastrous housing plan. Her plan was a war on suburbs, and particularly unwelcome...

“While the governor proposes to force new housing into suburban Long Island, she’s not proposing to do anything to increase funding to maintain or improve our local roads and infrastructure. Everyone knows how greatly in need we are of funding to...

“Any promise in the budget of increased funding for schools, libraries or law enforcement is nothing more than a Trojan horse from the governor if she continues with her plan to mandate accessible dwelling units and usurp local zoning authority. The...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) honored local World War II veteran Charles (Charlie) Franza, upon the occasion of his 100th birthday. Franza became a centenarian on Jan. 5, 2023. “We are all so grateful for the service and sacrifice of our...

“The last thing New Yorkers need is more broken promises from Albany, but until this year’s budget is enacted that is what speeches like we heard today amount to be. New Yorkers need action, not talk. While crime has swept across our state and New...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) is lighting up his annual Toys for Tots drive with the United States Marine Corps Reserve with a new community event at the Island Trees Public Library to bring laughter and light to the holiday season. The free...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) held his annual Women of Distinction ceremony to honor the remarkable accomplishments of women from throughout the 17th Assembly District. The ceremony was held at the Island Trees Public Library on October 1 and...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I-Bethpage) joined with Long Island Blood Services to host a community blood drive on July 28 to address the severe shortage blood banks across the nation have been experiencing. The drive was a success, collecting 101 pints...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) honored a local business this week as they closed their doors for the last time. Swan Prime Meats and Italian Specialties was presented with an Assembly Proclamation by the assemblyman for their decades of distinguished...

 Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) would like to thank the community for their generosity and participation in his annual food drive with Long Island Cares. The 2022 Long Island Cares Summer Food Drive was held at the King Kullen Shopping Center...

 Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) congratulated volunteer firefighters joining the North Massapequa Fire District at their Board of Fire Commissioner’s 87th Inspection and Installation Dinner held recently at The Coral House in Baldwin, New...

 “Like all New Yorkers, I am shocked and disappointed by the news that Lt. Gov. Benjamin was arrested on federal charges. The time has come for Albany to enact real reform, and that leadership must come from the governor herself. She needs to restore...

 “Although I support the funding for our schools and libraries, as well as the tax relief provided, I cannot support the budget proposal put forth by the Assembly Majority. Not only does it increase spending to an unsustainable level by nearly 14 percent,...

 “Gov. Hochul’s proposed Accessory Dwelling Units law not only further strips local control from municipalities, but it erodes the quality of life for everyone, particularly those of us living in the suburbs. By essentially allowing anyone to create...