Press Releases

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...

Solages, Myrie Introduce Legislation to Stop the Sale of Dangerous, Easily Modified Machine Guns

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...

Assemblywoman Solages Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Healthcare Disparities Experienced by Black Long Islanders

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*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...

Solages: NYS Budget Includes Additional Funding for Valley Stream LIRR Station Renovations

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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...

Assemblywoman Solages, Long Island Lawmakers Highlight Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Improvements

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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 Solages Statement on the FY 2025 NY State Budget

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...

Assemblywoman Solages Applauds New EPA Rules on PFAS in Drinking Water

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...