Laura Gillen

As the weather heats up, Long Island beachgoers should stay alert, follow lifeguard instructions and be aware of dangerous rip currents while swimming. With rip current risks throughout the summer...

I was proud to help pass a sweeping bipartisan housing bill that will help tackle the housing crisis head-on. At a time when Long Islanders can’t afford to live in their own communities, this legi...

It was a pleasure to sit down with Larry Gordon at @5TJT to discuss the U.S.–Israel relationship and confronting antisemitism across the political spectrum. I look forward to continuing the conver...

Congratulations to the Southside Cyclones on clinching the Nassau County Varsity Girls championship! What an incredible end with the winning goal scored with 2 seconds left. The Wantagh Warriors we...

Blood banks in New York are facing a critical shortage of all blood types. If you are eligible, please consider donating. A single donation can save up to three lives. Schedule your appointment h...

At a time of rising antisemitism, 12-year-old Lily Davoli of Oceanside has set out to create 1.5 million paper chain links to honor the 1.5 million Jewish children murdered in the Holocaust. Lily’...

Wishing everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha a joyful and blessed holiday. Eid Mubarak! https://t.co/kyOdFzu7qE

Congrats to the @nyknicks on advancing to the @NBA Finals last night! This has been an incredible run and I can’t wait to see the city and state rally around this team on the biggest stage.

I’m grateful to all our men and women who have served our country. This Memorial Day weekend, I was glad to pay tribute to and personally thank some of them. https://t.co/xFpyA36pPl

On Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country to preserve our freedoms. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten. https://t....

Congratulations to @MercyHospitalLI in Rockville Centre on earning a five-star CMS quality rating, the highest rating possible. This recognition reflects the hard work of the doctors, nurses and h...

Spiking inflation is squeezing Long Islanders at the gas pump, the grocery store and everything in between. I’m pushing my colleagues from across the aisle to come together and pass solutions that...

Wishing a joyful Shavuot to all those celebrating on Long Island and across the country. Chag Sameach! https://t.co/EI6hj4LhNK

Yesterday, Republicans stopped the House from voting to rein in Trump’s war in Iran. Americans don’t want U.S. troops or their tax dollars going to this conflict and they can’t afford the skyrocke...

Long Islanders are paying some of the highest car insurance rates in the country because fraudsters and frivolous lawsuits are driving up costs. I’m leading the charge to crack down on bad actors ...

On National Maritime Day, we honor the merchant marines who keep our economy moving and support our national security. Long Island is proud to be home to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings ...

Join Team Gillen for Mobile Office Hours in Lawrence! We will be available to help with the IRS, passports, Social Security, VA benefits, Medicare, or other federal issues. 📍 Peninsula Public Lib...

We must confront the alarming rise in attacks on rail workers by making those assaults a federal crime. Today I pushed for a common-sense measure that ensures rail workers receive the same federal...

It was a joy to meet with Sarah and Mallory Jordan to hear about Mallory’s courageous battle with Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that can cause hearing and vision loss. We talked about ex...

Every American has the fundamental right to worship freely, peacefully and without the threat of violence. In light of recent attacks, my office is connecting with and providing security funding g...