Nick LaLota

Republican incumbent Nick Lalota has declared victory over Democratic challenger John Alvon in New York's 1st Congressional District. He won six points over Alvon, cementing his second term in office.

Only one-third of Congress has worn a uniform, a sharp decrease from the World War II and Vietnam War eras.

U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) announced $1.5 million for improvements to the Port Jefferson Marina in the Town of Brookhaven, including a wave wall and harbor dredging.

Suffolk County officials have requested a comprehensive health study for the Calverton area to determine how chemical contamination from military contractor Northrop Grumman has impacted residents' health.

The federal government is giving the town of Huntington on Long Island $1 million to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant. U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) said the funds will extend the sewer lines, shore up the plant’s defenses against flooding and build microturbines powered by methane gas from the plant.

Expelled Long Island congressman George Santos said he will challenge Republican Nick LaLota to represent New York’s first congressional district. The announcement was made during a visit to President Biden’s State of the Union address.

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) voted against a bipartisan tax package to expand a temporary child tax credit for low-income families because it would also boost three corporate tax breaks. Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) from Long Island also rejected the bill because it did not include a SALT provision.

Long Island Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) called on lawmakers to pass the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act. It would fund projects to address environmental and ecological issues in and around the Sound.

Republicans call New York City's sanctuary status "self-imposed," and can be withdrawn. They also criticizes Mayor Eric Adams’ request for Long Island to house and care for some of the asylum seekers in the city’s shelter system.