Press Releases

Zeldin Applauds New County Commitment to Forge River Sewer Project

April 22, 2021 Press Release

In December, Zeldin Saved Sewer Project in Congress

The Forge River Sewer Project is critical to our quality of life in Suffolk County, and it was critical to deliver this huge win to ensure this project gets over the finish line. I applaud Suffolk County for bridging the funding gap and coming together in this effort to harness every level of government to improve water quality and other critical aspects of life for local residents.

Rep. Zeldin Joins Coast Guard to Survey Long Island Intracoastal Waterway

March 30, 2021 Press Release

On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Commander Captain Eva Van Camp and her leadership team to survey shoaling in the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway and Moriches Inlet, and discuss the Coast Guard’s infrastructure needs on Long Island.

Rep. Zeldin Reintroduces Resolution Urging Creation of Law Enforcement “Bill of Rights”

March 30, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) reintroduced a resolution denouncing calls to “defund”, “disband”, “dismantle”, or “abolish” law enforcement and encourage states to adopt statutes to establish essential rights for law enforcement officers.

On 18th Anniversary of Iconic Dwyer Photo, Rep. Zeldin Continues Call for Support of Critical Dwyer Program

March 25, 2021 Press Release

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) continued his call for support of the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program on the anniversary of the iconic photo of its namesake, PFC Joseph P. Dwyer of Mount Sinai, rescuing an Iraqi boy in 2003.

Senate Republican Conference and Congressman Zeldin Call On Governor and Legislature to Fund Dwyer Program

March 24, 2021 Press Release

As the April 1st deadline for approval of New York State’s final budget nears, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and members of the Senate Republican Conference in calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to restore funding for the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program, release the money without delay, and make it a permanent part of the state budget.

Rep. Zeldin on Reports Cuomo Had State Health Dept Officials COVID Test Family Members at Private Residences, Skip Testing Line at Wadsworth State Lab

March 24, 2021 Press Release

PATCHOGUE, NY - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) released the following statement after a new Times Union report this evening highlighting that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo prioritized COVID-19 testing for his family members to be conducted by State Health Department officials at private residences and had their tests moved to the front of the line at Wadsworth State La

Long Island State Veterans Home Receives Over $17 Million in Federal Funding

March 22, 2021 Press Release

PATCHOGUE, NY - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) announced the Long Island State Veterans Home (LISVH) in Stony Brook, New York, will receive a total of $17,080,090 in federal funding appropriated by the

Rep. Zeldin Statement on Continued Violent Attacks on New York’s AAPI Community

March 22, 2021 Press Release

PATCHOGUE, NY - Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) reiterated the following statement after continued violent attacks on New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community over the weekend:

New York Congressional Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Coronavirus Deaths at State Group Homes

March 17, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined Representatives Claudia Tenney (R, NY-22), Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), Chris Jacobs (R, NY-27) and Nicole Malliotakis (R, NY-11) in urging U.S.

Ahead of US-China Meeting, Zeldin Urges Action to Combat China’s Capability to Acquire American Biodata

March 16, 2021 Press Release

\WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, urged U.S. officials to discuss the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to acquire Americans’ biodata, especially during the outbreak of coronavirus, during this week’s meeting between the U.S.