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Congressman Mike Lawler Opens New Washington D.C. Office at 324 Cannon House Office Building as He Enters Second Term

Congressman Mike Lawler has officially kicked off the 119th Congress with a new office in Washington, D.C. Constituents can now find him and his...

Congressman Mike Lawler Blasts Secretary Blinken Over Failures and Abandoning Americans in Israel After October 7th Attack

In a heated session before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Mike Lawler launched a scathing attack on Secretary of State Antony Blinken, accusing...

Fiery Debate Contrasts Rep. Mike Lawler’s Strong Stance on Israel Against Mondaire Jones’ Left-Wing Positions

Tensions ran high in Wednesday’s debate between incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and his Democratic challenger, former Congressman Mondaire Jones, as the two squared...

Rep. Mike Lawler Introduces Bill to Penalize Countries for Holding U.S. Citizens Hostage

Rep. Mike Lawler has introduced a new bill aimed at penalizing foreign governments that wrongfully detain or take American citizens hostage. The proposed legislation,...

Rockland County Travelers Reassured as Agudath Israel Works with TSA and CBP to Ensure Smooth Travel with Arba Minim for Sukkos

As in past years, Agudath Israel of America’s Washington Office has worked closely with agencies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help...

Tight Race In NY-17: Lawler Leads Jones by One Point in Latest Poll

New polling from Emerson College Polling, conducted in partnership with PIX11 and The Hill, reveals a tight race in New York’s 17th District between...

Congressman Mike Lawler and Bipartisan Lawmakers Secure Reimbursement Extension for SNAP Theft Victims in Stop-Gap Funding Bill

Victims of food stamp theft will continue to be reimbursed thanks to a provision in a stop-gap funding bill secured by a bipartisan group...

Reps. Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres Introduce Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 Following Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump

Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, in the wake of the assassination attempt...

Congressman Lawler Calls for Immediate U.S. Action in Support of Israel Following Direct Iranian Attack

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after reports that Iran had launched a wave of drones towards Israel from within Iran...

SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: Everything You Need To Know For The Monsey Region

Monday's total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The total solar eclipse will begin over the...

Rockland County Residents Among Victims as Rep. Lawler Champions Bipartisan Bill to Combat SNAP Cyber Theft on National Slam the Scam Day

On Thursday, on National Slam the Scam Day, Representative Lawler joined his House colleague Andy Kim (D-NJ) along with Senators Ron Wyden, (D-OR), John...

House Passes Congressman Mike Lawler’s IGO Anti-Boycott Act to Counter UN-Backed BDS Efforts Against Israel

On Tuesday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after H.R.3016, the IGO Anti-Boycott Act, which Congressman Lawler introduced in April of 2023,...

Congressman Mike Lawler Calls for Action Against Antisemitism and Support for Allies at JCRC Congressional Breakfast

At the Jewish Community Relations Council's (JCRC) annual congressional breakfast in Manhattan, Congressman Mike Lawler delivered a compelling address to members of Congress, elected...

Congressman Mike Lawler Cheers Tax Relief Win, Eyes More NY Family Support

On Wednesday, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement following the House’s passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act with...

Montefiore Nyack Hospital Recognized as a Top-Performing Facility for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Montefiore Nyack Hospital as a 2024 High Performing hospital...

Holiday Shoppers Beware: Gift Card Scammers Targeting Unwary Consumers

As the holiday season approaches, consumers are being urged to exercise caution when purchasing gift cards, as a new scam tactic is on the...

U.S. Representatives Lawler and Torres Secure Passage of Bill Creating Special Envoy for Abraham Accords

A bill aimed at establishing a crucial diplomatic position within the U.S. State Department, the Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords, has successfully passed...

Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning About New iPhone Feature NameDrop

Law enforcement agencies nationwide, including the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, are issuing a cautionary advisory in response to a recently introduced iPhone feature named...

SAFETY ALERT: Honda Recalls Accords And HR-V Models Over Missing Seatbelt Part

Honda has announced a recall of certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V models due to a defect in the front seat belt pretensioners. The issue,...

Clarkstown UPS Warehouse Part of Nationwide Burglary Spree: Four Arrested

In a major crackdown, four Philadelphia men have been arrested and charged for their involvement in a sprawling conspiracy that targeted United Parcel Service...