Press Releases

South Floral Park Fire Department Dedicates New Fire Truck in Traditional Wetdown Ceremony

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South Floral Park, NY – The South Floral Park Fire Department proudly dedicated its newest fire truck in a ceremonial "wetdown" on Saturday, August 24th. This time-honored tradition celebrates the dedication, hard work, and bravery of our local firefighters...

Assemblywoman Solages Celebrates Launch of Voices of Elmont Youth Community Choir

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Elmont, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages welcomed the launch of the Voices of Elmont Youth Community Choir, an initiative of Elmont Union Free School District bus attendant Aisha Stevenson. Aisha saw the need for community-based activities to...

Assemblywoman Solages Partners with Local Businesses and Community Groups to Distribute 1,000 Backpacks with School Supplies in Time for Back-to-School Season

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Valley Stream, NY - Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages partnered with local businesses and community groups to pack and distribute 1,000 free backpacks filled with supplies to students in the 22nd Assembly District, just in time for the new school year....

Assemblywoman Solages on New York Court of Appeals Decision Upholding Early Mail Voter Act

Valley Stream, NY – In response to the decision of the New York Court of Appeals in Stefanik v. Hochul, upholding the Early Mail Voter Act, New York State Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages released the following statement: “The New York State Court...

Assemblywoman Solages Submits Comments to Rockefeller Institute Foundation Aid Formula Study Looking into NYS Public School Funding

Re: Foundation Aid Study Rockefeller Institute of Government 411 State StreetAlbany, NY 11203-1004 To the Rockefeller Institute of Government: The need to revise the Foundation Aid formula stems from its inability to adequately address the evolving challenges...

Assemblywoman Solages Statement on Public Service Commission Rate Hike Approval for Liberty Water

Valley Stream, NY – In response to the New York State Public Service Commission approving rate increases for Liberty Water utility customers on Long Island, New York State Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages released the following statement: "As a community,...

Assemblywoman Solages Statement on National Grid Rate Increases Approved by Public Service Commission

Valley Stream, NY – In response to the New York State Public Service Commission approving rate increases for Long Island National Grid customers by $33 each month, New York State Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages released the following statement:...

The 19th Annual Simon’s Valley Stream Jazz Festival Brings Community Together

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Valley Stream, NY – The Valley Stream community joined Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages and the Village of Valley Stream on Saturday, August 10th for the 19th Annual Simon’s Valley Stream Jazz Festival at the Valley Stream Bandshell. This year’s...

Assemblywoman Solages Hosts Summer Reading Hour with Bluey

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Valley Stream, NY – On Friday, August 2nd, Valley Stream community members joined Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages for her annual Summer Reading Hour event at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library in Valley Stream. This year’s reading hour featured...

Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages Statement on Long Island Foundation Aid Formula Hearing

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Valley Stream, NY – In response to the Rockefeller Institute foundation aid hearing in Farmingdale, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, representative for the 22nd Assembly District and Deputy Majority Leader, issued the following statement: “In 2007,...

Assemblywoman Solages and Core Group Enterprises Host Elmont Family Day

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Elmont, NY – On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages and Core Group Enterprises (CGE LAB) put on their second annual Elmont Family Day event at Elmont Road Park. The event brought hundreds of neighbors together to enjoy a July...

Assemblywoman Solages Submits Public Comment on Proposed Water Rate Hikes

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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...

Statement from Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages on Governor Kathy Hochul signing the Child Data Protection Act and the SAFE For Kids Act into Law

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“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...

Solages, Kavanagh Bill to Codify the Homeowner Protection Program Passes Assembly and Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk

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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,...

Assemblymember Solages, Senator Cooney Announce Passage of Bill to Promote Contract Transparency During States of Emergency in New York State

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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...

Assemblywoman Solages Joins SUNY and Valley Stream Central High School District to Encourage Graduating Seniors to Fill Out FAFSA

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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,...

Assembly Passes Solages Bill to Include Labor and School Districts in Industrial Development Agencies

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...

Assemblywoman Solages Secures Funding for Sewanhaka High School Mascot Change

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...

Assemblywoman Solages, Senator Comrie Call for Stronger Enforcement of NYS Laws Tackling Illicit Flavored E-Cigarettes

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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...

Assemblymember Solages, Senator Ryan Introduce Legislation to Protect Legal Services Fund for Vulnerable New Yorkers

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...