Press Releases

It’s Not Over! We Deserve a Better Belmont! We Deserve to be Heard!

Dear Neighbors, Governor Cuomo announced today that the New York Islanders won the request for the proposal bid to redevelop Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. I want YOU, my friends and neighbors, to know that this is not the end of the process. Belmont Park...

Assemblywoman Solages Statement on the Release of New York State Comptroller’s TOHIDA Audit

Valley Stream, NY – On Tuesday, December 19, 2017, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the audit of the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency (TOHIDA) and Valley Stream School District 30 over the tax breaks TOHIDA gave...

Haiti Through Books

2017 Paid Family Leave

Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages Recognizes Summer Interns

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Elmont, NY – Five local students spent the summer working as interns at the District Office of Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages. The 2017 summer internship program provided students with the opportunity to solve local constituent casework issues...

Assemblywoman Solages Honored at 2017 Breastfeeding Caravan

Assemblywoman Solages joined breastfeeding mothers and families, elected officials, and advocates from all over New York City to launch the NYC Breastfeeding Leadership Council’s annual Breastfeeding Subway Caravan. There Assemblywoman Solages was also...

Update Regarding the Redevelopment of Belmont Park

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On Monday July 31, 2017, Empire State Development (ESD) released a long-awaited request for proposals to develop land at Belmont Park. Bidders have until September 28, 2017 to submit a proposal. After a decade of uncertainty regarding redevelopment...

Belmont Park Request for Proposals

Listening Session Regarding the Redevelopment of Belmont Park

New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, along with Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, New York State Senators Leroy Comrie, Todd Kaminsky and Elaine Phillips are holding a Belmont Park Redevelopment Listening Session on Monday, July 10, 2017 from 6 p.m....

Spring 2017 Newsletter

Assemblywoman Solages’ New York State Budget Accomplishments

After months of negotiation, the New York State Budget was approved by the State Legislature on April 9, 2017. This year’s budget includes funding for many of the projects Assemblywoman Solages has prioritized for the Twenty-second Assembly District. Prioritizing...

Unite Against Hate Crimes

Dear Neighbors, Let me be clear, hate crimes and racial based-harassment will not be tolerated. Unfortunately, recent reports have highlighted that there has been an increase in bias-related intimidation on a national and local level. Such...

Assemblywoman Solages Holding 2015 Summer Reading Challenge

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Elmont, New York – In anticipation of summer vacation, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont) is announcing the kickoff of the Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge. In partnership with New York State libraries, the program encourages...

Assemblywoman Solages Appointed Chair of Child Product Safety Subcommittee

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont) has been appointed to serve as Chair of the Assembly Subcommittee on Child Product Safety. “Protecting the health and well-being of our families is always a top priority,” said Assemblywoman Solages. “I...

Assemblywoman Solages: In Support of Convening a Wage Board to Increase Fast Food Workers’ Pay

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Elmont, New York – New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont) is proud to join the Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in support for his call to convene a wage board to increase fast food workers’ pay. “Fast food workers are the lifeblood...

The Legislative Gazette-One Size Does Not Fit All

2nd Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon

On Sunday, March 22, 2015, please joinAssemblywoman Michaelle C. Solagesand distinguished guests for the2nd Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheonwith a Special Tribute to Women in the Military. The Second Annual Women of Distinction Awards...

Free Tax Preparation and Tax Credits Available

Tax season does not need to be a stressful time of year. Assistance is available to help you prepare your taxes and find out if you are eligible for certain tax credits. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help for...

Community Fitness Day: Assemblywoman Solages Invites Residents to Participate

In an effort to advocate and bring awareness to fitness and healthy eating alternatives, New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages will celebrate New York Women’s Health and Fitness Day by hosting a free Community Fitness Day on September 21,...

Community Fitness Day: Assemblywoman Solages Invites Residents to Participate

In an effort to advocate and bring awareness to fitness and healthy eating alternatives, New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages will celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day by hosting a free Community Fitness Day on September 21,...