Press Releases

Mikulin Condemns Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) is outraged by the Iranian regime’s attacks on the State of Israel. Mikulin asserts these senseless acts of violence on the State of Israel are also a direct assault on Jewish-Americans and will not be tolerated....

Mikulin: Governor’s Congestion Pricing Plan Has Been Halted Indefinitely—an End of Session Victory

“The governor’s announcement to halt her congestion pricing plan for Long Island and New York City indefinitely was a major win prior to the end of Legislative Session for this year. This was a plan that should never have been formulated. While it...

Mikulin: To Keep New Yorkers Safe, Cop Killers Cannot Be Paroled

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Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) stood alongside Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R,C-North Tonawanda), other members of the Assembly/Senate Minority Conferences as well as members of the law...

Mikulin Introduces Plainedge Wrestling Team to The Assembly Chamber

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Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) was proud to introduce the Plainedge High School Varsity Wrestling team to the Assembly Chamber in Albany yesterday. Mikulin congratulates this talented team on an amazing season and also wishes coaches Robert Shaver,...

Mikulin: We Must Combat Campus Antisemitism to Keep New York Students Safe

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) supports Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst), Sen. Bill Weber (R,C) and fellow Senate and Assembly Minority Members in their advocacy for the “Combating Campus Anti-Semitism Act” (A.8399/S.7752). This proposal...

Mikulin: Final Budget is Disappointing

“This year’s final state budget is very disappointing. While Foundation Aid was restored to help support our public school districts, the final budget does not address New York state’s high cost of living and high tax burden. New York families deserve...

Mikulin Supports New York State’s Donate Life Program

“New York State’s Donate Life Registry allows people to give the gift of life to individuals and families in need. I encourage communities on Long Island and throughout our state to register as organ and tissue donors today. Together, we can help...

Mikulin Asks on Assembly District 17 Community to Donate Pet Food and Supplies

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Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) is asking on residents from the Assembly District 17 community and Long Island to donate pet food and supplies to pets in need this spring. Mikulin is once again partnering with Baxter’s Pet Pantry and Long Island...

Mikulin Discouraged Public Safety Proposal Was Voted Down by Assembly Majority

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) was disappointed to see Assembly Bill A.7991 to the calendar, also known as the “Murder of a Minor” bill, voted down by the Assembly Majority. Mikulin argues this bill would have created harsher penalties for...

Mikulin: ‘Squatters’ Need to be Excluded from the Legal Definition of A ‘Tenant’ to Protect New York Homeowners Like Nadia Vitels

“New York homeowners like Nadia Vitels have fallen victim to squatters. Squatters victimize homeowners who just want to live peacefully on their property. Property owners face financial ruin when being ousted by the unlawful occupancy of another. A...

Mikulin Proud to Support Aid for Nassau University Medical Center

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Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) was proud to stand with Sens. Steve Rhoads, Kevin Thomas and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) Interim President and CEO Megan Ryan and local health...

Mikulin: One-House Budget is Not in the Best Interest of New York Families

“I support the restoration of funds to our educational system proposed in the Assembly One-House Budget. However, the one-house budget is still not in the overall best interest of New Yorkers. Overspending and proposing more than $3.5 billion in new...

Mikulin Proud to Speak at Press Conference Urging Governor to “Pump the Brakes” on New York School Bus Electrification

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Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) spoke at a press conference on school bus electrification in New York state led by Sen. Steve Rhoads on Feb. 25 to help support the call for Gov. Hochul to “Pump the Brakes” on fully implementing the Electric...

Mikulin: A Solid Relationship Between New York Law Enforcement Agencies and U.S. Ice Will Help Restore Public Safety

“American citizens need to be protected so families like Laken Riley do not lose a loved one. According to federal authorities, Laken Riley’s killer was arrested and released by local police in New York City before federal authorities could take action...

Mikulin: Our School Districts Need Our Support

“We cannot mandate that every school district statewide switch to all-electric buses without providing our schools the financial support necessary to purchase new buses and upgrade the equipment and facilities needed to charge them. Until Governor Hochul...

Mikulin Invites All to Lifesaving Community Event

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) is hosting a lifesaving informational event for the public with staff from the Nassau University Medical Center at the Island Trees Public Library on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will...

Mikulin Rallies for Union Jobs

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Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) joined members of the New York State Building & Construction Trades Council and other labor unions at the state Capitol today to rally for union jobs in State University of New York (SUNY) construction projects....

Mikulin On 2024 Executive Budget Proposal

“As if the people of Nassau County needed further proof of how out of touch this governor is with the realities of the hardworking people of this state, her executive budget’s prioritizing illegal migrant spending over our children’s education funding...

Mikulin on 2024 State of the State

“The establishment in Albany continues to prove just how out of touch they are with the presentation Gov. Hochul gave today. Thanks to decades of their ‘tax-and-spend’ policies, coupled with the pandemic and inflation, New Yorkers are continuing...

Statement From The Assembly Minority Members Of The New York State Assembly Education Committee

The recent incidents of violence and antisemitism at Hillcrest High School in Queens demand immediate and steadfast attention. The tepid public statements from NYC Schools Chancellor Banks are simply not enough. New Yorkers deserve swift, significant...