“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...

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...

“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...

“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...

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...

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....

“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...

“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...

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...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) honored 13 women from the community within the 17th Assembly District who were nominated to be 2023 Women of Distinction. Among this year’s class of outstanding women from the community were a national award-winning...

“When a parent puts their child on a school bus, their entire heart drives off on that bus and today every parent’s worst nightmare has become a reality. Our hearts are with the entire Farmingdale community and especially with the parents being rushed...

“On behalf of the Nassau County community particularly, I would like to thank our dedicated law enforcement for their efforts to apprehend this suspected serial killer and restore safety to our community across Long Island. We all appreciated their...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) joined colleagues from the Assembly Minority Conference today at a press conference to share their solutions for the migrant crisis created by the expiration of Title 42. With the number of migrants exceeding New...

“I am glad to see that the governor’s housing plan that would override local zoning has been defeated.Though this is excellent news for Long Island, and local communities across our state, the fact the final product was a month overdue and the secretive...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R, C-Pulaski) and members of their conference in announcing the findings of their Task Force on School Safety & Security. “The task force listened to testimony from...

“The problem with Raise the Age is that currently it lets nearly every adolescent offender off without any consequences, which has led to a rising spike in crime, gang activity and drug offenses in our state. Without consequences, teenagers have become...

“In Albany, you must take the victories where you can and it is certainly a small but resounding victory that the Assembly One-House Budget Proposal rejects Gov. Hochul’s disastrous housing plan. Her plan was a war on suburbs, and particularly unwelcome...

“While the governor proposes to force new housing into suburban Long Island, she’s not proposing to do anything to increase funding to maintain or improve our local roads and infrastructure. Everyone knows how greatly in need we are of funding to...

“Any promise in the budget of increased funding for schools, libraries or law enforcement is nothing more than a Trojan horse from the governor if she continues with her plan to mandate accessible dwelling units and usurp local zoning authority. The...

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) honored local World War II veteran Charles (Charlie) Franza, upon the occasion of his 100th birthday. Franza became a centenarian on Jan. 5, 2023. “We are all so grateful for the service and sacrifice of our...