RE: CASE 23-W-0235 LIBERTY NYW RATES Hon. Michelle L. PhillipsSecretary, New York State Public Service CommissionThree Empire State PlazaAlbany, NY 12223-1350 To members of the New York State Public Service Commission: I am writing in addition to my...

“The influence of social media on our children is a growing concern, particularly with algorithms designed to maximize addiction. The Child Data Protection Act and the SAFE For Kids Act mark significant progress in safeguarding our children by restricting...

Albany, NY – Legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont) and Senator Brian Kavanagh (D-Manhattan) codifying the New York State Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP) (A7636C/S7297C) has passed both houses of the legislature,...

Albany, NY – Today, Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) and Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont) announced the passage of their bill (S9171/A10281) to improve transparency and accountability in New York’s contracting processes. The legislators...

Valley Stream, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages joined Valley Stream Central High School seniors, administrators, and SUNY Vice Chancellor for Student Success Donna Linderman for a discussion about student experiences with college applications,...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages’ bill requiring industrial development agencies (IDAs) to include at least one representative from a labor organization and one representative from a local school district (A7532B) has passed the New...

Floral Park, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages is pleased to announce state capital grant funding for the mascot change at Sewanhaka High School. This grant funding, secured by Assemblywoman Solages, will ensure compliance with the New York State...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages and Senator Leroy Comrie joined colleagues in the legislature, clergy members, and law enforcement officials to highlight the need for their legislation to enhance enforcement of New York State laws banning...

Albany, NY – Today, May 13, 2024, New York State Senator Sean Ryan and Assemblymember Michaelle Solages were joined by legal services advocates from across New York State to announce legislation (S.9130) that will help ensure the New York State Interest...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont) has introduced legislation with Senator Zellnor Myrie to put a definitive end to the sale of semi-automatic pistols which can be easily modified into fully automatic weapons with the addition...

*Watch the event here* Mineola, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages joined healthcare professionals, union members, and advocates to highlight improvements to healthcare in the Inflation Reduction Act and the work that remains to be done...

Valley Stream, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages is pleased to announce that the recently passed New York State budget for Fiscal Year 2025 includes additional funding earmarked for renovating several Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stations, including...

Elmont, New York – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont) joined lawmakers, parents, and students for a press conference highlighting changes to the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) included in the FY 2025 New York State budget. The group emphasized...

Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont), Deputy Majority Leader and Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement upon passage of the FY 2025 New York State budget: “This budget ensures...

Valley Stream, NY – New York State Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages, Deputy Majority Leader and Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement following the EPA’s announcement regarding...

Albany, NY – Coming off successful performances at Princeton and UC Berkeley’s Model United Nations conferences, the Elmont Memorial High School Model United Nations team and the founder of the program, Mr. Lee Marcus, joined Assemblywoman Michaelle...

Valley Stream, NY – With Tax Day around the corner, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages partnered with Bethpage Federal Credit Union this past Saturday, April 6th, for her annual VITA tax preparation event at her district office in Valley Stream. Twenty-six...

Albany, NY – On Wednesday, April 3, legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages to prohibit junk fees at the end of a car lease passed the New York State Assembly. Bill A7167 (Senate Bill S4778) would prevent the lessor of a motor vehicle...

Floral Park, NY – On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the 11th annual Women of Distinction ceremony was held at Sewanhaka High School, hosted by Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages. Fifteen women nominated by the community for their leadership and service to...

Valley Stream, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages is pleased to announce a collaborative effort with the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association and Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages to host a Free Legal Clinic Forum in honor of Martin...