Congressman Zeldin Blasts Hochul and Bill Clinton for Joking, Laughing About Skyrocketing Subway Crime

Watch the video here.

NEW YORK – Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party Nominee for Governor, blasted Kathy Hochul and Bill Clinton for joking and laughing about skyrocketing subway crime in New York City.

“Bill Clinton and Kathy Hochul laughing and joking about recent subway crimes tells you everything you need to know about how little they care about your life and safety,” said Congressman Zeldin. “You know who’s not laughing? The 9 people who died on the subway this year, the 11-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted on the subway this week or the 78-year-old who was beaten by a man with 25 prior arrests in the middle of the afternoon. Clinton and Hochul think that New Yorkers’ lives and safety are a joke, and concerns about safety are a ‘conspiracy’. We all deserve better.” 

After increasing 41% last month, subway crime has continued to increase this month with a 28% rise year over year.

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About Lee Zeldin

Lee Zeldin was born and raised on Long Island. He grew up in Suffolk County and graduated from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, where his identical twin daughters attend school today. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany and then his law degree from Albany Law School, becoming New York’s youngest attorney at the time at the age of 23.

Lee spent four years on Active Duty with the U.S. Army after completing ROTC and served in different capacities, including as a Military Intelligence Officer, Prosecutor, and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, while assigned to the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division, Lee deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In 2007, Lee returned to Suffolk County with his family. It was at this time that Lee transitioned from Active Duty to the Army Reserve, where he currently serves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

In 2008, Lee established a successful law practice in Smithtown, NY. Elected to the New York State Senate two years later, in 2010, Lee’s been working hard every day since to keep the promises he made to the hard-working families he represents.

In the State Senate, Lee:

  • Led the successful effort to repeal the MTA Payroll Tax for 80 percent of employers, a job killing tax that was hurting small businesses. 

  • Cosponsored the nation’s strongest property tax cap, which became law.

  • Reduced middle-income tax rates in New York to the lowest level in 60 years.

  • Secured the repeal of the Saltwater Fishing License Fee.

  • Created the PFC Joseph Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program to help our returning veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 

  • Authored the law to protect our fallen veterans and their families from protests at military burials. 

Lee was then elected to the United States Congress in 2014, representing New York’s First Congressional District, and has now won seven consecutive races since 2010 in purple NYC suburban districts, unseating two Democrat incumbents along the way. In Congress, Lee quickly became a leading voice in America on top local, domestic and foreign policy issues: 

  • Combating and defeating MS-13 on Long Island, leading the charge in New York and nationally against cashless bail, opposing all efforts to defund, dismantle or abolish police, and providing law enforcement the resources they need to fight gang violence and other crimes in our communities, including bulletproof vests.

  • Securing the repeal of many harmful, job killing regulations, with the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, and many other initiatives, to improve our business climate and grow our economy. 

  • Leading the charge to end all COVID mandates. 

  • Saving Plum Island, by securing the repeal of a 2008 federal law requiring the island to be sold off to the highest bidder. 

  • Delivering a $1.5 billion boost in border security resources, helping to choke off the flow of illegal migration across our borders. 

  • Introducing and passing into law his Adult Day Health Care legislation for disabled veterans and opening a new health care clinic for East End veterans.

  • Delivering the Electron Ion Collider “discovery machine” to Brookhaven National Lab that will enable advancements in national security, medical and cancer research, astrophysics, and more and create an extensive number of jobs. 

  • Advancing his law enforcement bill of rights, which would help ensure that our great law enforcement officers and the people they serve are protected.

  • Championing the expansion of the Dwyer Program nationally, to help all of our nation’s veterans access the resources they need. 

  • Securing much needed support of treatment, enforcement, and prevention for those affected by the heroin and opioid abuse crisis.

  • Leading the effort against the fatally flawed Iran Nuclear Deal.

  • Co-authoring a bipartisan resolution (H.Res. 246) that passed the House opposing the anti-Israel and antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.

  • Working with the Army Corps of Engineers to protect our coastlines, advancing the ambitious Fire Island to Montauk Point project, in addition to several other vital projects on the north and south shores of Long Island.

  • Co-Chairing the Long Island Sound Caucus and advancing top priorities for the Long Island Sound Program, National Estuary Program and SeaGrant.

  • Co-chairing, as one of only two Jewish Republicans in Congress, the House Republican Israel Caucus, and serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Financial Services Committee, as well as four House Subcommittees.

  • Successfully resolving over 17,000 constituent cases in favor of his constituents.

Lee and his wife, Diana, reside in Shirley with their twin fifteen-year old daughters, Mikayla and Arianna.

Assailant in Attack on Congressman Zeldin Arrested on Federal Assault Charges

NEW YORK – Today, the United States Attorney’s Office in the Western District of New York announced that David G. Jakubonis of Fairport, New York, was arrested on federal assault charges for the attack on Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party nominee for Governor, during a rally speech in front of campaign supporters.

On Thursday, Jakubonis climbed on stage and attempted to stab Congressman Lee Zeldin, repeatedly saying to Congressman Zeldin, “you’re done.” Congressman Zeldin grabbed the attacker’s wrist to stop him until several others assisted in taking the attacker down to the ground. Law enforcement then took the suspect into custody and Congressman Zeldin went back on stage to finish his remarks and thank the law enforcement officers who responded to the scene.

After being charged with Attempted Assault by local authorities, David G. Jakubonis was immediately released under New York’s cashless bail law.

Congressman Lee Zeldin said, “I’m thankful that federal authorities came in to do what New York State’s broken pro-criminal justice system could not – uphold the rule of law. The state must start prioritizing the safety of law-abiding New Yorkers over criminals. Cashless bail must be repealed and judges should have discretion to set cash bail on far more offenses.”

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About Lee Zeldin

Lee Zeldin was born and raised on Long Island. He grew up in Suffolk County and graduated from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, where his identical twin daughters attend school today. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany and then his law degree from Albany Law School, becoming New York’s youngest attorney at the time at the age of 23.

Lee spent four years on Active Duty with the U.S. Army after completing ROTC and served in different capacities, including as a Military Intelligence Officer, Prosecutor, and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, while assigned to the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division, Lee deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In 2007, Lee returned to Suffolk County with his family. It was at this time that Lee transitioned from Active Duty to the Army Reserve, where he currently serves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

In 2008, Lee established a successful law practice in Smithtown, NY. Elected to the New York State Senate two years later, in 2010, Lee’s been working hard every day since to keep the promises he made to the hard-working families he represents.

In the State Senate, Lee:

  • Led the successful effort to repeal the MTA Payroll Tax for 80 percent of employers, a job killing tax that was hurting small businesses. 

  • Cosponsored the nation’s strongest property tax cap, which became law.

  • Reduced middle-income tax rates in New York to the lowest level in 60 years.

  • Secured the repeal of the Saltwater Fishing License Fee.

  • Created the PFC Joseph Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program to help our returning veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 

  • Authored the law to protect our fallen veterans and their families from protests at military burials. 

Lee was then elected to the United States Congress in 2014, representing New York’s First Congressional District, and has now won seven consecutive races since 2010 in purple NYC suburban districts, unseating two Democrat incumbents along the way. In Congress, Lee quickly became a leading voice in America on top local, domestic and foreign policy issues: 

  • Combating and defeating MS-13 on Long Island, leading the charge in New York and nationally against cashless bail, opposing all efforts to defund, dismantle or abolish police, and providing law enforcement the resources they need to fight gang violence and other crimes in our communities, including bulletproof vests.

  • Securing the repeal of many harmful, job killing regulations, with the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, and many other initiatives, to improve our business climate and grow our economy. 

  • Leading the charge to end all COVID mandates. 

  • Saving Plum Island, by securing the repeal of a 2008 federal law requiring the island to be sold off to the highest bidder. 

  • Delivering a $1.5 billion boost in border security resources, helping to choke off the flow of illegal migration across our borders. 

  • Introducing and passing into law his Adult Day Health Care legislation for disabled veterans and opening a new health care clinic for East End veterans.

  • Delivering the Electron Ion Collider “discovery machine” to Brookhaven National Lab that will enable advancements in national security, medical and cancer research, astrophysics, and more and create an extensive number of jobs. 

  • Advancing his law enforcement bill of rights, which would help ensure that our great law enforcement officers and the people they serve are protected.

  • Championing the expansion of the Dwyer Program nationally, to help all of our nation’s veterans access the resources they need. 

  • Securing much needed support of treatment, enforcement, and prevention for those affected by the heroin and opioid abuse crisis.

  • Leading the effort against the fatally flawed Iran Nuclear Deal.

  • Co-authoring a bipartisan resolution (H.Res. 246) that passed the House opposing the anti-Israel and antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.

  • Working with the Army Corps of Engineers to protect our coastlines, advancing the ambitious Fire Island to Montauk Point project, in addition to several other vital projects on the north and south shores of Long Island.

  • Co-Chairing the Long Island Sound Caucus and advancing top priorities for the Long Island Sound Program, National Estuary Program and SeaGrant.

  • Co-chairing, as one of only two Jewish Republicans in Congress, the House Republican Israel Caucus, and serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Financial Services Committee, as well as four House Subcommittees.

  • Successfully resolving over 17,000 constituent cases in favor of his constituents.

Lee and his wife, Diana, reside in Shirley with their twin fifteen-year old daughters, Mikayla and Arianna.

New Poll: Congressman Zeldin Holds Massive 23 Point Lead Over GOP Primary Field

NEW YORK – A new statewide survey of 600 likely Republican primary election voters in New York, taken May 24-25, 2022, found Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party designee for Governor, holding a massive 23 point lead over the field. 

“Getting into this race over a year ago, we’ve brought our mission to Save Our State to every corner of New York over and over again, earning the support of everyday New Yorkers who strongly agree that Kathy Hochul has got to go, and balance must be restored to our state capital,” said Congressman Zeldin. “It is physically impossible to outwork me. We have the issues on our side, and clearly the greatest amount of grassroots support. After 7 consecutive wins in purple districts, taking out two incumbent Democrats along the way, we are looking forward to keeping the win streak alive with a big win in the Republican Party primary June 28th, and then again in the general election November 8th, when we send Kathy Hochul packing. To secure our streets, make life more affordable, and save New York, winning is the only option.” 

Since 2010, Congressman Zeldin has won 7 consecutive races in purple New York City suburban districts, including a primary by over 20 points despite over $4 million spent against him. He flipped a State Senate seat in 2010 that was held by a Democrat incumbent whose family held office in that area for thirty years and then flipped a House seat in 2014 that was held by a Democrat for the prior twelve years. 

McLaughlin & Associates, which has always served as Congressman Zeldin’s pollster with precise, consistent accuracy for every one of his campaigns, completed the statewide survey of 600 likely Republican primary election voters in New York State.

McLaughlin & Associates has decades of experience polling in New York and, in 2021, did the polling for the upset victories of Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Conservative Party victories to defeat statewide Propositions 1, 3 and 4. 

Topline Survey Results: 

  • On a head-to-head ballot, Zeldin currently leads by 23-points to his next closest potential competitor:
    • Zeldin 41%
    • Giuliani 18%
    • Astorino 17%
    • Wilson 13%
    • 12% undecided
  • Hochul has an 84% disapproval rating
  • Economic issues are the primary concern at 38% of the total open-ended issue question: taxes 16%, the economy in general 12%, inflation at 8%, cost of living at 2%.
  • Crime and safety issues account for 33% of the total as a grouping. “Crime” is the #1 single, stand-alone issue at 19%. 

This survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates was among registered Republicans who are likely primary voters. All respondents have a history of having voted in Republican primary elections, or who are newly registered and self-identify as planning to vote in the June 28th Republican primary election. 

This in contrast to other publicly released polls that were based on a less reliable online-panel. Those polls do not correctly screen for likely voters, nor can they verify a history of having voted in past Republican primary elections. 

Methodology: This New York Statewide survey of Likely Republican Primary election voters was conducted among 600 likely primary voters between May 24 – May 25, 2022.

A multi-modal approach was employed via live telephone calls and self-administered text messages. The live telephone interviews were conducted by professional interviewers with respondents contacted by both landline phone and cell phone. The text message respondents were sent a personalized invitation to complete the survey on a secure online platform. Interview selection was random and interviews were stratified by county, region, race/ethnicity, age, and gender, to correlate with actual voter turnout from previous even-year Republican primary elections.

Thirty-three percent (33%) of interviews were completed on traditional landlines, 33% were conducted on cell-phones and 33% of interviews were conducted via text message, which linked to a secure online platform. 

These samples were then combined and structured to correlate with actual voter turnout in a Republican primary election. This poll of 600 likely Republican primary election voters in New York State has an accuracy of +/- 4.0% at a 95% confidence interval.

Congressman Lee Zeldin Raises Over $11.6 Million Since Announcing for Governor, from Nearly 47,000 Donations

NEW YORK – Since announcing his bid for Governor of New York on April 8, 2021, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party designee for Governor, has raked in $11.6 million in receipts.

This filing, Congressman Zeldin reported over $3.2 million in receipts from more than 12,000 donations, 92% of which are $100 or less, and currently has over $3.1 million cash on hand. Since announcing his candidacy for Governor, Congressman Zeldin has received nearly 47,000 donations.

Since the beginning of February 2022, Congressman Zeldin has spent nearly $5 million on television and radio ads throughout New York and just announced earlier today that he is currently polling at 41% in the upcoming June 28th Republican Party primary for Governor, which is 23 points ahead of his next closest competitor.

Congressman Zeldin said, “New Yorkers are sick and tired of the attacks on their wallets, safety, freedoms and kids’ education, and they’re putting their money where their mouth is. The unparalleled outpouring of grassroots support from every corner of our state has only grown stronger. 

“New Yorkers of all stripes are hitting their breaking point, and this is last stand time. In November, New Yorkers are going to restore a balance of power to Albany. They’re going to usher in a new generation of leadership, and Save Our State.”

Congressman Zeldin Maintains Massive Lead Over GOP Primary Field

NEW YORK – A new statewide survey of 600 likely Republican primary election voters in New York, taken May 24-25, 2022, found Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party designee for Governor, holding a massive 23 point lead over the field. 

 

“Getting into this race over a year ago, we’ve brought our mission to Save Our State to every corner of New York over and over again, earning the support of everyday New Yorkers who strongly agree that Kathy Hochul has got to go, and balance must be restored to our state capital,” said Congressman Zeldin. “It is physically impossible to outwork me. We have the issues on our side, and clearly the greatest amount of grassroots support. After 7 consecutive wins in purple districts, taking out two incumbent Democrats along the way, we are looking forward to keeping the win streak alive with a big win in the Republican Party primary June 28th, and then again in the general election November 8th, when we send Kathy Hochul packing. To secure our streets, make life more affordable, and save New York, winning is the only option.” 

 

Since 2010, Congressman Zeldin has won 7 consecutive races in purple New York City suburban districts, including a primary by over 20 points despite over $4 million spent against him. He flipped a State Senate seat in 2010 that was held by a Democrat incumbent whose family held office in that area for thirty years and then flipped a House seat in 2014 that was held by a Democrat for the prior twelve years. 

 

McLaughlin & Associates, which has always served as Congressman Zeldin’s pollster with precise, consistent accuracy for every one of his campaigns, completed the statewide survey of 600 likely Republican primary election voters in New York State.

 

McLaughlin & Associates has decades of experience polling in New York and, in 2021, did the polling for the upset victories of Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Conservative Party victories to defeat statewide Propositions 1, 3 and 4. 

 

Topline Survey Results: 

  • On a head-to-head ballot, Zeldin currently leads by 23-points to his next closest potential competitor:
    • Zeldin 41%
    • Giuliani 18%
    • Astorino 17%
    • Wilson 13%
    • 12% undecided
  • Hochul has an 84% disapproval rating
  • Economic issues are the primary concern at 38% of the total open-ended issue question: taxes 16%, the economy in general 12%, inflation at 8%, cost of living at 2%.
  • Crime and safety issues account for 33% of the total as a grouping. “Crime” is the #1 single, stand-alone issue at 19%. 

This survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates was among registered Republicans who are likely primary voters. All respondents have a history of having voted in Republican primary elections, or who are newly registered and self-identify as planning to vote in the June 28th Republican primary election. 

This in contrast to other publicly released polls that were based on a less reliable online-panel. Those polls do not correctly screen for likely voters, nor can they verify a history of having voted in past Republican primary elections. 

Methodology: This New York Statewide survey of Likely Republican Primary election voters was conducted among 600 likely primary voters between May 24 – May 25, 2022.

A multi-modal approach was employed via live telephone calls and self-administered text messages. The live telephone interviews were conducted by professional interviewers with respondents contacted by both landline phone and cell phone. The text message respondents were sent a personalized invitation to complete the survey on a secure online platform. Interview selection was random and interviews were stratified by county, region, race/ethnicity, age, and gender, to correlate with actual voter turnout from previous even-year Republican primary elections.

Thirty-three percent (33%) of interviews were completed on traditional landlines, 33% were conducted on cell-phones and 33% of interviews were conducted via text message, which linked to a secure online platform. 

These samples were then combined and structured to correlate with actual voter turnout in a Republican primary election. This poll of 600 likely Republican primary election voters in New York State has an accuracy of +/- 4.0% at a 95% confidence interval.

Congressman Lee Zeldin Statement on Kathy Hochul Extending Her Emergency Powers

NEW YORK – Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), who has been declared the presumptive nominee by both the Republican and Conservative Parties, issued the following statement after Governor Kathy Hochul quietly extended her own emergency powers again:

“Last night, Kathy Hochul unilaterally extended her claimed COVID emergency powers, arguing that hospital admissions have been increasing over the past month. This is a total lie. Hospitalizations have been plummeting all throughout the country. Her lust for more power and control has her absolutely refusing to allow New Yorkers’ lives to return to normal. She must be removed from office at the ballot box!”

Congressman Zeldin also posted about this statement on Twitter here.

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About Lee Zeldin

Lee Zeldin was born and raised on Long Island. He grew up in Suffolk County and graduated from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, where his identical twin daughters attend school today. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany and then his law degree from Albany Law School, becoming New York’s youngest attorney at the time at the age of 23.

Lee spent four years on Active Duty with the U.S. Army after completing ROTC and served in different capacities, including as a Military Intelligence Officer, Prosecutor, and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, while assigned to the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division, Lee deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In 2007, Lee returned to Suffolk County with his family. It was at this time that Lee transitioned from Active Duty to the Army Reserve, where he currently serves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

In 2008, Lee established a successful law practice in Smithtown, NY. Elected to the New York State Senate two years later, in 2010, Lee’s been working hard every day since to keep the promises he made to the hard-working families he represents.

In the State Senate, Lee:

  • Led the successful effort to repeal the MTA Payroll Tax for 80 percent of employers, a job killing tax that was hurting small businesses. 

  • Cosponsored the nation’s strongest property tax cap, which became law.

  • Reduced middle-income tax rates in New York to the lowest level in 60 years.

  • Secured the repeal of the Saltwater Fishing License Fee.

  • Created the PFC Joseph Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program to help our returning veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 

  • Authored the law to protect our fallen veterans and their families from protests at military burials. 

Lee was then elected to the United States Congress in 2014, representing New York’s First Congressional District, and has now won seven consecutive races since 2010 in purple NYC suburban districts, unseating two Democrat incumbents along the way. In Congress, Lee quickly became a leading voice in America on top local, domestic and foreign policy issues: 

  • Combating and defeating MS-13 on Long Island, leading the charge in New York and nationally against cashless bail, opposing all efforts to defund, dismantle or abolish police, and providing law enforcement the resources they need to fight gang violence and other crimes in our communities, including bulletproof vests.

  • Securing the repeal of many harmful, job killing regulations, with the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, and many other initiatives, to improve our business climate and grow our economy. 

  • Leading the charge to end all COVID mandates. 

  • Saving Plum Island, by securing the repeal of a 2008 federal law requiring the island to be sold off to the highest bidder. 

  • Delivering a $1.5 billion boost in border security resources, helping to choke off the flow of illegal migration across our borders. 

  • Introducing and passing into law his Adult Day Health Care legislation for disabled veterans and opening a new health care clinic for East End veterans.

  • Delivering the Electron Ion Collider “discovery machine” to Brookhaven National Lab that will enable advancements in national security, medical and cancer research, astrophysics, and more and create an extensive number of jobs. 

  • Advancing his law enforcement bill of rights, which would help ensure that our great law enforcement officers and the people they serve are protected.

  • Championing the expansion of the Dwyer Program nationally, to help all of our nation’s veterans access the resources they need. 

  • Securing much needed support of treatment, enforcement, and prevention for those affected by the heroin and opioid abuse crisis.

  • Leading the effort against the fatally flawed Iran Nuclear Deal.

  • Co-authoring a bipartisan resolution (H.Res. 246) that passed the House opposing the anti-Israel and antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.

  • Working with the Army Corps of Engineers to protect our coastlines, advancing the ambitious Fire Island to Montauk Point project, in addition to several other vital projects on the north and south shores of Long Island.

  • Co-Chairing the Long Island Sound Caucus and advancing top priorities for the Long Island Sound Program, National Estuary Program and SeaGrant.

  • Co-chairing, as one of only two Jewish Republicans in Congress, the House Republican Israel Caucus, and serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Financial Services Committee, as well as four House Subcommittees.

  • Successfully resolving over 17,000 constituent cases in favor of his constituents.

Lee and his wife, Diana, reside in Shirley with their twin fifteen-year old daughters, Mikayla and Arianna.

Congressman Lee Zeldin Joins Senator Patty Ritchie and other Electeds and Stakeholders to Discuss Closure of Ogdensburg Prison and the Future of the Site and Employees

Details 10 Policy Proposals, Tours Ogdensburg Correctional Facility and Meets with Affected Staff

NEW YORK – On Saturday, January 22, 2022, Congressman Lee Zeldin, who has been named the presumptive nominee for Governor of New York by both the New York Republican and Conservative Parties, joined New York State Senator Patty Ritchie and other elected officials and stakeholders in Ogdensburg to discuss the closure of Ogdensburg Correctional Facility, the future of the site and those employed there.

Following the press conference, Congressman Zeldin toured the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility and spoke to staff affected by the closures.

Congressman Zeldin said, “If Governor Kathy Hochul had the guts to come up to Ogdensburg and hear directly from the constituents she’s affected, she would have heard from local residents passionate about the lifeblood of their economy being ripped away from them. She would have heard from amazing corrections officers who love working at Ogdensburg Correctional Facility, are proud they have one of the lowest rates of use of force and unusual incidents in the entire state, and are extremely disappointed that it is all ending this way.

“Every New Yorker has the right to feel like their voice is being represented in Albany, and for too long the North Country’s priorities have been sidelined for New York City’s. As Governor, I will do what Kathy Hochul won’t. I will listen to and fight for the North Country residents the Governor is supposed to represent.”

During the visit, Congressman Zeldin discussed the positions he’d advocate for to improve the lives of Corrections Officers and those incarcerated in facilities around the state. Among many other solutions Congressman Zeldin has been offering to address this issue, he detailed his support of the following ten policy positions during his remarks:
  • Increasing the budget for the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to hire more correctional officers and improve the ratio to inmates;
  • Appointing a Commissioner who will put correctional officers, employees, visitors, and volunteers before inmates;
  • Repealing the HALT Solitary Confinement Act;
  • Commissioning a violence study in New York State prisons that would also identify additional recommended improvements;
  • Setting prison populations based on crimes committed instead of political calculations;
  • Repealing Cashless Bail and the Less is More Act;
  • Overhauling the Board of Parole as detailed in Congressman Zeldin’s rebuttal to Hochul’s State of the State address;
  • Opposing the Defund the Police Movement;
  • Repurposing closed facilities rather than just leaving them abandoned, unused and deteriorating; and
  • Providing economic assistance to communities affected by closures.

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About Lee Zeldin
Lee Zeldin was born and raised on Long Island. He grew up in Suffolk County and graduated from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, where his identical twin daughters attend school today. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany and then his law degree from Albany Law School, becoming New York’s youngest attorney at the time at the age of 23.
Lee spent four years on Active Duty with the U.S. Army after completing ROTC and served in different capacities, including as a Military Intelligence Officer, Prosecutor, and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, while assigned to the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division, Lee deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In 2007, Lee returned to Suffolk County with his family. It was at this time that Lee transitioned from Active Duty to the Army Reserve, where he currently serves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
In 2008, Lee established a successful law practice in Smithtown, NY. Elected to the New York State Senate two years later, in 2010, Lee’s been working hard every day since to keep the promises he made to the hard-working families he represents.
In the State Senate, Lee successfully fought to repeal the MTA Payroll Tax for 80 percent of employers, a job killing tax that was hurting small businesses. Lee led the successful efforts to repeal the Saltwater Fishing License Fee and create the PFC Joseph Dwyer Program, a statewide program in New York to help our returning veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Lee also wrote the law that protects our fallen veterans and their families from protests at military burials. 
Lee was then elected to the United States Congress in 2014, representing New York’s First Congressional District, and quickly became a leading voice in America on top local, domestic and foreign policy issues.
Lee has secured many key victories for Long Island, which have included among many other successes:
Saving Plum Island, by securing the repeal of a 2008 federal law requiring the island to be sold off to the highest bidder. He also secured funding to repair the historic Plum Island Lighthouse and funding necessary to remediate environmental concerns on the island. 
  • Delivering a $2 billion Electron Ion Collider project to Brookhaven National Lab.
  • Securing $8.3 billion in much needed funding to support treatment, enforcement, and prevention for those affected by the heroin and opioid abuse crisis.
  • Working with the Army Corps of Engineers to protect our coastlines, advancing the ambitious $1.5 billion Fire Island to Montauk Point project, in addition to several other vital projects on the north and south shores of Long Island.
  • Co-Chairing the Long Island Sound Caucus and delivering vast quantities of funding for the Long Island Sound Program, National Estuary Program and SeaGrant.
  • Introducing and passing into law his Adult Day Health Care legislation for disabled veterans and opening a new health care clinic for East End veterans.
  • Co-authoring a bipartisan resolution (H.Res. 246) that passed the House opposing the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
  • Successfully resolving over 17,000 constituent cases in favor of NY-1 residents.
One of only two Jewish Republicans in Congress, Lee co-chairs the House Republican Israel Caucus, and serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Financial Services Committee. He also serves on four House Subcommittees.
Lee and his wife, Diana, reside in Shirley with their twin fifteen-year old daughters, Mikayla and Arianna. 

Zeldin: There’s a Red Tsunami Inbound

NEW YORK – Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), who has been named the presumptive nominee for Governor of New York by both the New York Republican and Conservative Parties, issued the following statement after yesterday’s election results: 

“Last night, all across New York and beyond, so much flipped from blue to red. Clearly, a big red tsunami is inbound, and it’s coming in November 2022! Whether it’s county-wide races on Long Island in Suffolk and Nassau Counties, New York City Council seats in Queens and Brooklyn, local races in places like Colonie or Hornell, and so many other elections throughout the state, it’s clear that New Yorkers are fed up with the failed one-party leadership that has run the state we love into the ground. 

“New Yorkers are sick and tired of their communities being overrun by crime thanks to a party that has put criminals over the interests of law-abiding citizens. They’re sick and tired of the defund the police movement and the fatally flawed cashless bail law that has allowed career criminals to continue their crime sprees. They’re sick and tired of the attacks on our freedoms, our wallets, our kids’ education, and more, and they’re sick and tired of a Governor and state legislature digging their heels in with their bad policies instead of fixing their mistakes. 

“Take New York’s cashless bail law, for example, if the New York State Legislature doesn’t immediately repeal it, we will in 2022 after voters show in even larger numbers than last night that they are all in to Save Our State.”

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About Lee Zeldin
Lee Zeldin was born and raised on Long Island. He grew up in Suffolk County and graduated from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, where his identical twin daughters attend school today. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany and then his law degree from Albany Law School, becoming New York’s youngest attorney at the time at the age of 23.
Lee spent four years on Active Duty with the U.S. Army after completing ROTC and served in different capacities, including as a Military Intelligence Officer, Prosecutor, and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, while assigned to the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division, Lee deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In 2007, Lee returned to Suffolk County with his family. It was at this time that Lee transitioned from Active Duty to the Army Reserve, where he currently serves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
In 2008, Lee established a successful law practice in Smithtown, NY. Elected to the New York State Senate two years later, in 2010, Lee’s been working hard every day since to keep the promises he made to the hard-working families he represents.
In the State Senate, Lee successfully fought to repeal the MTA Payroll Tax for 80 percent of employers, a job killing tax that was hurting small businesses. Lee led the successful efforts to repeal the Saltwater Fishing License Fee and create the PFC Joseph Dwyer Program, a statewide program in New York to help our returning veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Lee also wrote the law that protects our fallen veterans and their families from protests at military burials. 
Lee was then elected to the United States Congress in 2014, representing New York’s First Congressional District, and quickly became a leading voice in America on top local, domestic and foreign policy issues.
Lee has secured many key victories for Long Island, which have included among many other successes:
Saving Plum Island, by securing the repeal of a 2008 federal law requiring the island to be sold off to the highest bidder. He also secured funding to repair the historic Plum Island Lighthouse and funding necessary to remediate environmental concerns on the island. 
  • Delivering a $2 billion Electron Ion Collider project to Brookhaven National Lab.
  • Securing $8.3 billion in much needed funding to support treatment, enforcement, and prevention for those affected by the heroin and opioid abuse crisis.
  • Working with the Army Corps of Engineers to protect our coastlines, advancing the ambitious $1.5 billion Fire Island to Montauk Point project, in addition to several other vital projects on the north and south shores of Long Island.
  • Co-Chairing the Long Island Sound Caucus and delivering vast quantities of funding for the Long Island Sound Program, National Estuary Program and SeaGrant.
  • Introducing and passing into law his Adult Day Health Care legislation for disabled veterans and opening a new health care clinic for East End veterans.
  • Co-authoring a bipartisan resolution (H.Res. 246) that passed the House opposing the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
  • Successfully resolving over 17,000 constituent cases in favor of NY-1 residents.
One of only two Jewish Republicans in Congress, Lee co-chairs the House Republican Israel Caucus, and serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Financial Services Committee. He also serves on four House Subcommittees.
Lee and his wife, Diana, reside in Shirley with their twin fifteen-year old daughters, Mikayla and Arianna. 

Zeldin for New York Launches Lieutenant Governor Search Committee

NEW YORK – Today, Zeldin for New York launched its Lieutenant Governor Search Committee. The diverse, bipartisan committee is comprised of New Yorkers from all walks of life and every corner of our state. The committee will be chaired by Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis who represents New York’s 11th Congressional District.

Congressman Zeldin said, “We must restore a balance of power in Albany, both geographic and political, and the diversity of this committee underscores that in a Zeldin Administration everyone will have a seat at the table. I have the utmost confidence that the incredibly qualified members of this committee will bring expertise from each of their unique walks of life to put forward the best choice to join me on the ticket in 2022.”

Chair of the Zeldin for New York Lieutenant Governor Search Committee Congresswoman Malliotakis said,“It’s an honor to chair Congressman Zeldin’s Lieutenant Governor Search Committee and help determine the ticket that will restore common sense in Albany. Lee has continued to express that his ticket will be one that represents all New Yorkers and will fight for the everyday people that Albany has turned its back on. I’m confident that this incredibly qualified and diverse committee will find the right person to help Congressman Zeldin Save Our State and restore New York to glory.”

Members of the Zeldin for New York Lieutenant Governor Search Committee and their respective biographies can be found below in alphabetical order:

Will Barclay, Minority Leader of the New York State Assembly

Born in Syracuse, Leader Barclay is a lifelong resident of Central New York and represents the eighth generation of his family living in Pulaski, New York. A graduate of St. Lawrence University and Syracuse University College of Law, Leader Barclay was first elected to the State Assembly in 2002. During his tenure he has held several leadership positions within the Republican Conference, including Deputy Minority Leader, Chairman of the Republican Assembly Campaign Committee and Ranking Member on the Assembly Way & Means Committee. An attorney and businessman, Leader Barclay was unanimously elected as Assembly Minority Leader in January 2020.

Joe Borelli, New York City Councilman, District 51

Beginning a lifetime of service to Staten Island right out of college, Councilman Borelli ran the successful campaign of first time candidate Vincent Ignizio, who was elected to the New York State Assembly. He served as Chief of Staff to then-Assemblyman Ignizio and continued to serve in that office when Ignizio was elected to the New York City Council in 2007. Councilman Borelli ran for office of his own not long after, winning a seat in the State Assembly before going on to succeed Ignizio’s seat on the City Council in 2015 where he serves as the Council’s Minority Whip and Chair of the Council’s Committee on Fire and Emergency Management. He is also an adjunct professor of Political Science.

John Burnett, Executive Vice Chairman of the New York State Republican Party

A natural entrepreneur with an innate business sense, John began his career passing out flyers for a Queens Village Jewelry store in eighth grade, of which he was promoted to manager of after a year. This ambition drove John to begin his 20-year Wall Street career at 19 years old as a margin analyst on Wall Street, where he climbed the corporate ladder at the world’s most prestigious financial institutions. John is a former candidate for New York City Comptroller and currently works as an independent business consultant. His input on political issues has been featured countless times in print and broadcast news.

Richard David, Mayor of Binghamton, President of the New York State Conference of Mayors

Beginning his career in journalism, Mayor David moved to Binghamton where he became a general assignment reporter for CBS and CW affiliate station WBNG-TV. During his time covering local politics, he became interested in public service and was appointed Binghamton City Hall’s Director of Community Relations where he managed public outreach, media relations, and constituent communications. He was later appointed Deputy Mayor by former Mayor Richard Bucci before being elected Mayor of Binghamton himself in 2013. As mayor, he has fought to revitalize the city’s infrastructure, provide more support to law enforcement, and cut taxes.

Sylvia Diaz, Executive Director of the Suffolk County Community College Foundation

Dr. Diaz is a licensed social worker who received her doctorate in Social Welfare and Masters of Social Work from Stony Brook University. As Executive Director of the Suffolk County Community College Foundation, she oversees the foundation’s internal and external operations. She also served as Regional Vice President for the American Cancer Society of Suffolk County and is an adjunct professor in the Master of Science Program in Human Services Leadership at St. Joseph’s College.

Andrea Dumas, Mayor of Malone, Franklin County Legislator

With a passion for local government service, Mayor Dumas started as a Village Trustee of Malone, New York in 2014. Two years later, she was elected as a Franklin County Legislator. In 2019, she was elected Mayor of the Village of Malone and currently serves in both positions. Additionally, she serves as a Community Liaison for New York State Senator Dan Stec.

Mike Finnegan, Former General Counsel to Governor George Pataki

After graduating college in 1978, Mike began his career in the offices of State Assembly Minority Leader James Emery and Westchester County Executive Andrew O’Rourke while attending law school. He managed former Governor Pataki’s successful campaigns for mayor, State Assembly and State Senate. After Pataki’s election as governor, Mike was the governor’s first appointment, serving as general counsel to the governor. In public office, he helped the administration lower income taxes, brokered the New York City Watershed agreement to protect the city’s drinking water supply, and negotiated the governor’s $1.75 billion Clean Water Clean Air Bond Act legislation. Today, he is the managing director of investment banking for JPMorgan Chase.

Dov Hikind, Former New York State Assemblyman, Founder of Americans Against Antisemitism

A lifelong Brooklynite, Assemblyman Hikind served the 48th Assembly District for 35 years beginning in 1982. During his time in office, he was instrumental in expanding security measures in subway stations across Brooklyn neighborhoods and was a stalwart defender of Israel and Jewish American communities. Assemblyman Hikind fought against discrimination of all kinds, chairing the Assembly’s Subcommittee on Human Rights where he published an in-depth study of the effects of the quota system and reverse discrimination on education, business and the civil service. From 2013 to 2019, he served as Assistant Majority Leader in the Assembly.

Gerard Kassar, Chair of the New York State Conservative Party

A lifelong Brooklynite, Chairman Kassar started his political career as a college student on the staff of former Bay Ridge Assemblywoman Florence Sullivan. Throughout his 40-year career, Chairman Kassar held a number of senior staff positions within the New York State Assembly before being appointed to former State Senator Martin Golden’s Chief of Staff. Within the New York State Conservative Party, he has served as a district leader, state committee member and Brooklyn County Executive Director. In 2019, he was unanimously elected to serve as the State Party Chair.

Brittany Kolbe. Montgomery County Clerk

Brittany started her political career as an intern for George Amedore for State Senate in 2014 and turned her passion for politics and public service into a career as Senator George Amedore’s Constituent Services Coordinator in 2015. Three years later, she ran for her current position of Montgomery County Clerk, successfully defeating a 28-year incumbent. She is the founder and two time past President of the Montgomery County Women’s Republican Club, former Capital Region Vice-Chair, current Mohawk Valley Region Vice-Chair of the NYS Young Republicans and current Vice-Chair of the Montgomery County Republican Committee. As her work continues, she strives to inspire young Republican women everywhere to run for office.

Nick Langworthy, Chair of the New York State Republican Party

Dating back to his college years, Chairman Langworthy’s reputation as a GOP leader began at Niagara University where he established the university’s branch of the College Republicans before becoming state president of the organization. His career in politics officially began with an internship at former Governor Pataki’s office and running a congressional campaign at just 21 years old. Chairman Langworthy then served in the offices of former Congressmen Thomas Reynolds and Chris Lee until 2010, when he was unanimously elected Chair of the Erie County Republican Party. He served as Erie County Republican Party Chair until elected Chair of the New York Republican Party in 2019.

Eric Levine, Head of the Litigation and Bankruptcy Department of Eiseman Levine

Mr. Levine is an accomplished litigator. He graduated from Union College in 1980 and Hofstra Law School in 1986 and received a Master Degree in Middle Eastern Politics from the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies in 1981. After four years in private practice, Mr. Levine joined the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Thrift Supervision, where he prosecuted Savings and Loan fraud from 1990-1992. While at OTS, Mr. Levine worked closely with various U.S. Attorneys’ offices around the country, as well as other regulatory agencies including the Office of the Comptroller of the currency and the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with bank fraud prosecutions. A large portion of his practice relates to white collar civil defense work on behalf of individuals and corporations against the SEC, FINRA and other governmental agencies. Eric also has significant experience defending against civil RICO claims as well as general corporate litigations involving financial institutions, partnerships and LLCs. He has counseled and advised boards of directors and individual board members of both publicly traded companies and not-for-profit foundations and trusts. Currently, Mr. Levine is currently the head of the Litigation and Bankruptcy Department of Eiseman Levine and currently resides in Westchester County.

Nicole Malliotakis, Congresswoman, New York’s 11th Congressional District

Born and raised in New York City, Congresswoman Malliotakis started her career in politics working as a community liaison for former State Senator John Marchi and former Governor George Pataki before being elected to the New York State Assembly in 2010. While in the Assembly, she fought successfully for elder rights and prevented the closure of a Staten Island senior center and brought significant relief for New Yorkers in the fight against toll increases. In 2017, she ran for mayor of New York City, garnering 316,947 votes, before going on to defeat a Democrat incumbent Congressman in 2020.

Reverend Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New Yorker’s Family Research Foundation and New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms.

Rev. Jason J. McGuire works to educate social conservatives and other concerned New Yorkers on matters of public policy, enabling grassroots conservatives to engage the legislative and political process. Previously, Rev. McGuire served as a pastor in the Finger Lakes region. He attended Davis College and holds a Bachelor of Theology Degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary. A gifted and accomplished public speaker, McGuire preaches and teaches at churches and conferences across the state and the nation; also, he is frequently called upon by state and national media outlets for his expertise regarding New York state government and public policy. McGuire’s broadcasts can be heard on faith-based stations throughout New York, and his emails inform tens of thousands of grassroots activists in the Empire State. He currently serves as the Executive Director of New Yorker’s Family Research Foundation and its affiliated organization, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (organizations listed for identification purposes only). He is the Chairman of the Livingston County Conservative Party, the party’s Regional Vice Chairman of the Western Region of New York and sits on the state party’s Executive Committee.

Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Executive, County Executives of America Board Member

A life-long Orange County resident and the son of immigrants, County Executive Neuhaus and his two sisters were raised on a working farm in Southern Orange County that is still operational today. A Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, he currently is assigned to a Naval Special Warfare team. After serving as Town of Chester’s Supervisor for six years, Neuhaus became Orange County Executive in 2014 and he currently serves on the County Executives of America (CEA) Board of Directors.

Rob Ortt, Minority Leader of the New York State Senate

Leader Ortt began his lifetime of service in October 2001, when he enlisted in the New York Army National Guard in response to the attacks on September 11th. In 2008, he served in Afghanistan where he was awarded a Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. Upon returning home, he became Mayor of North Tonawanda, where he served until 2014 when he was elected to the New York State Senate. In 2020, he was named Senate Minority Leader.

Jeff Sperber, Owner of Huck Finn’s Warehouse

President and CEO of Huck Finn’s Warehouse and More, Jeff Sperber is a Capital Region business owner and job creator who is committed to giving back to his community.

Chloe Sun

Chloe Sun resides in New York City where she has become a leader in the Asian-American community and influential member of the Republican Party.

Holly Tanner, Columbia County Clerk

Tanner was first elected as Columbia County Clerk in 2002. During her time in office she has strived to improve the Clerk’s office and Columbia County by computerizing records, implementing an Inactive Records Center, launching the FAVOR Program for veterans discounts at local businesses, and the KISS Program – a free document destruction program for seniors. She currently serves as the Membership Chairman of the Hudson Lions Club, is past Chairperson of the Advisory Committee for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, past Chairperson of the United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties and past Chairperson of the Columbia County Honor a Veteran Committee.

Trisha Turner, Victor Central School Board Member

Turner began her career of service not in politics, but as a Special Education teacher in the city of New Haven. She has also served as Community Liaison for Assembly Leader Brian Kolb and Regional Director of the Finger Lakes Region for the NYS Assembly. In addition to currently serving as President of the National Federation of Republican Women and Chairwoman of the Ontario County GOP Committee, she serves on the Victor Central School District Board, fighting for a quality education for students of all ages in her community.

Dennis Vacco, Former New York Attorney General

A lifelong public servant, Vacco became an Assistant District Attorney of Erie County in 1978, where he served until becoming United States Attorney for the Western District of New York. In 1994, he was elected to serve as Attorney General of the state of New York, along with Governor George Pataki. While serving as Attorney General, he gained national attention through a series of successful prosecutions brought against internet service providers distributing child pornography, brought up anti-trust charges against telecommunications companies, and argued the landmark assisted suicide case Vacco v. Quill before the United States Supreme Court, winning the case by a 9-0 vote. Today, he practices law in Buffalo, New York.

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About Lee Zeldin
Lee Zeldin was born and raised on Long Island. He grew up in Suffolk County and graduated from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, where his identical twin daughters attend school today. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany and then his law degree from Albany Law School, becoming New York’s youngest attorney at the time at the age of 23.
Lee spent four years on Active Duty with the U.S. Army after completing ROTC and served in different capacities, including as a Military Intelligence Officer, Prosecutor, and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, while assigned to the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division, Lee deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In 2007, Lee returned to Suffolk County with his family. It was at this time that Lee transitioned from Active Duty to the Army Reserve, where he currently serves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
In 2008, Lee established a successful law practice in Smithtown, NY. Elected to the New York State Senate two years later, in 2010, Lee’s been working hard every day since to keep the promises he made to the hard-working families he represents.
In the State Senate, Lee successfully fought to repeal the MTA Payroll Tax for 80 percent of employers, a job killing tax that was hurting small businesses. Lee led the successful efforts to repeal the Saltwater Fishing License Fee and create the PFC Joseph Dwyer Program, a statewide program in New York to help our returning veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Lee also wrote the law that protects our fallen veterans and their families from protests at military burials. 
Lee was then elected to the United States Congress in 2014, representing New York’s First Congressional District, and quickly became a leading voice in America on top local, domestic and foreign policy issues.
Lee has secured many key victories for Long Island, which have included among many other successes:
Saving Plum Island, by securing the repeal of a 2008 federal law requiring the island to be sold off to the highest bidder. He also secured funding to repair the historic Plum Island Lighthouse and funding necessary to remediate environmental concerns on the island. 
  • Delivering a $2 billion Electron Ion Collider project to Brookhaven National Lab.
  • Securing $8.3 billion in much needed funding to support treatment, enforcement, and prevention for those affected by the heroin and opioid abuse crisis.
  • Working with the Army Corps of Engineers to protect our coastlines, advancing the ambitious $1.5 billion Fire Island to Montauk Point project, in addition to several other vital projects on the north and south shores of Long Island.
  • Co-Chairing the Long Island Sound Caucus and delivering vast quantities of funding for the Long Island Sound Program, National Estuary Program and SeaGrant.
  • Introducing and passing into law his Adult Day Health Care legislation for disabled veterans and opening a new health care clinic for East End veterans.
  • Co-authoring a bipartisan resolution (H.Res. 246) that passed the House opposing the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
  • Successfully resolving over 17,000 constituent cases in favor of NY-1 residents.
One of only two Jewish Republicans in Congress, Lee co-chairs the House Republican Israel Caucus, and serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Financial Services Committee. He also serves on four House Subcommittees.
Lee and his wife, Diana, reside in Shirley with their twin fifteen-year old daughters, Mikayla and Arianna. 

Statement from Congressman Lee Zeldin Regarding Achieving Complete Remission Following CML Diagnosis

NEW YORK – On Saturday, September 18, 2021, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), who has been named the presumptive nominee for Governor of New York by both the New York Republican and Conservative Parties, issued the following statement: 

“Through early detection, last November, I was diagnosed with early stage chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). I then began treatment with an immediately positive response and no side effects. Over the last 9 months, I have achieved complete remission, am expected to live a normal life, and my doctor says I currently have no evidence of this disease in my system. My health is phenomenal and I continue to operate at 110%.

“Right now, I’m once again criss-crossing New York State in our campaign for Governor, hitting Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario Counties yesterday, and Jefferson, Lewis, and Hamilton Counties today. At no point have we slowed down at all and my lowest gear is always ALL IN. I have also not missed any Army Reserve Duty as a result of this diagnosis. 

“I’m grateful for all of the men and women in the medical field who have not only treated me these past several months, but who pour their heart and soul into treating so many others in need of their expertise, energy, and passion. The medical field in our country is filled with the very best of society.”

Congressman Zeldin’s Hematologist Jeffrey Vacirca, MD, FACP of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists said, “In November 2020, following a diagnosis of early chronic myeloid leukemia, Congressman Zeldin began targeted therapy, to which he immediately responded extraordinarily well and has achieved complete remission. Successfully treated early chronic myeloid leukemia is now a chronic disease, which carries a normal life expectancy. Congressman Zeldin is incredibly healthy, is expected to enjoy a normal life and has no evidence of disease.”

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About Lee Zeldin
Lee Zeldin was born and raised on Long Island. He grew up in Suffolk County and graduated from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, where his identical twin daughters attend school today. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany and then his law degree from Albany Law School, becoming New York’s youngest attorney at the time at the age of 23.
Lee spent four years on Active Duty with the U.S. Army after completing ROTC and served in different capacities, including as a Military Intelligence Officer, Prosecutor, and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, while assigned to the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division, Lee deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In 2007, Lee returned to Suffolk County with his family. It was at this time that Lee transitioned from Active Duty to the Army Reserve, where he currently serves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
In 2008, Lee established a successful law practice in Smithtown, NY. Elected to the New York State Senate two years later, in 2010, Lee’s been working hard every day since to keep the promises he made to the hard-working families he represents.
In the State Senate, Lee successfully fought to repeal the MTA Payroll Tax for 80 percent of employers, a job killing tax that was hurting small businesses. Lee led the successful efforts to repeal the Saltwater Fishing License Fee and create the PFC Joseph Dwyer Program, a statewide program in New York to help our returning veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Lee also wrote the law that protects our fallen veterans and their families from protests at military burials. 
Lee was then elected to the United States Congress in 2014, representing New York’s First Congressional District, and quickly became a leading voice in America on top local, domestic and foreign policy issues.
Lee has secured many key victories for Long Island, which have included among many other successes:
Saving Plum Island, by securing the repeal of a 2008 federal law requiring the island to be sold off to the highest bidder. He also secured funding to repair the historic Plum Island Lighthouse and funding necessary to remediate environmental concerns on the island. 
  • Delivering a $2 billion Electron Ion Collider project to Brookhaven National Lab.
  • Securing $8.3 billion in much needed funding to support treatment, enforcement, and prevention for those affected by the heroin and opioid abuse crisis.
  • Working with the Army Corps of Engineers to protect our coastlines, advancing the ambitious $1.5 billion Fire Island to Montauk Point project, in addition to several other vital projects on the north and south shores of Long Island.
  • Co-Chairing the Long Island Sound Caucus and delivering vast quantities of funding for the Long Island Sound Program, National Estuary Program and SeaGrant.
  • Introducing and passing into law his Adult Day Health Care legislation for disabled veterans and opening a new health care clinic for East End veterans.
  • Co-authoring a bipartisan resolution (H.Res. 246) that passed the House opposing the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
  • Successfully resolving over 17,000 constituent cases in favor of NY-1 residents.
One of only two Jewish Republicans in Congress, Lee co-chairs the House Republican Israel Caucus, and serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Financial Services Committee. He also serves on four House Subcommittees.
Lee and his wife, Diana, reside in Shirley with their twin fourteen-year old daughters, Mikayla and Arianna.