Press Releases

New York’s Budget: A Mixed Bag of the Good & the Bad

“This year’s state budget is a mixed bag with some good things, such as the restoration of funding for veterans’ mental health and making the property tax cap permanent but also a lot of bad, such as the lack of funding for our schools...

Mikulin: Use of Force Policy & Reporting Won’t Protect New Yorkers or Police Officers

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,Ref-Bethpage) is outraged by the inclusion of legislation (A.2005-C) to establish Use of Force Reporting and Use of Force Policy for police officers proposed by Assembly Majority and Gov. Cuomo. The legislation would require...

Mikulin: Direct-Care Workers Deserve Pay Increase Now

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,Ref-Bethpage) is joining his colleagues with the Assembly Minority to push for an additional wage increase for direct-care workers starting April 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Currently, the Assembly Majority has proposed...

Assembly Majority Propose Over $5.7 Billion Tax Hike

“When the Assembly Majority won control over both houses last fall, I knew we were in for a long two years; however, I never expected to see so much disagreement among state Democratic leaders. This morning, the Assembly Majority proposed their one-house...

Assemblyman Mikulin Meets Mr. Farmingdale

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Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I,Ref-Bethpage) had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Farmingdale himself, Donald E. Snyder, former chief of the Wantagh Fire Department and former coach of the Farmingdale High School football team at the 120th annual Installation...

MTA Ignores Cheapskates Who Jump Turnstiles, Instead Raises Fares for Law-Abiding New Yorkers

“Just like more taxes won’t solve New York’s issues, higher fares won’t solve the MTA’s. The MTA knows this, having admitted that it realizes higher fares won’t solve the financial problems it is facing. The agency has also...

Mikulin Helps Save Over 220 Lives at Blood Drive

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I,Ref-Bethpage) sponsored the Give the Gift of Life Blood Drive
Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I,Ref-Bethpage) is pleased to announce 74 pints of blood were collected at the Give the Gift of Life Blood Drive he sponsored on Thursday, January 31. These donations will save over 220 lives. “Normally, blood centers...

Mikulin: New Yorkers Should Have Health Care Options, Not Limitations

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I,Ref-Bethpage) strongly opposes the single-payer health care system which Majority state legislators are adamantly advocating for. The proposal would potentially raise an individual New Yorker’s income taxes by $1,600...

The Grumman Plume: Let’s See Action, Not Just Promises

Editor’s Note: Visit (https://youtu.be/ju6aereCUco) for an .mp4 file of Assemblyman Mikulin’s interview for immediate use “I was happy to hear the governor propose a plan to contain and treat the Grumman Plume and seriously hope he will...

Mikulin Ready for a Tough Legislative Session

Editor’s Note: Visit (https://youtu.be/i4foC5eDPak) for an .mp4 file of Assemblyman Mikulin’s interview for immediate use            “Though we have a tough two years ahead of us, I am excited to hit the...

Mikulin Receives Pro-Jobs Rating from the Business Council

Today, Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I,Ref-Bethpage) announced that The Business Council of New York State has awarded him a pro-jobs rating based on his voting record since joining the Assembly. The Business Council is the leading business organization...

Mikulin Food Drive Collects 3,106 Pounds of Food


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Today, Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I,Ref-Bethpage) announced that his food drive, held September 8 and 9 at King Kullen in Levittown, collected a grand total of 3,106.12 pounds of food. The drive was held in conjunction with Long Island Cares. “I’m...

Mikulin on Weinstein’s Law Firm Contributing to Cuomo’s Campaign

Yesterday, a story broke revealing Gov. Cuomo’s apparent interference in the New York Attorney General’s investigation into the Manhattan District Attorney’s handling and dismissal of a sexual assault case against Harvey Weinstein. Months after...

America Is Great

“We are a flawed nation, but last I checked there is no such thing as a utopian society. The governor is wrong, this country is great. We have freedoms millions of people throughout the world are denied. Our ancestors founded this nation so we could...

Mikulin Honors Local Women of Distinction


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Recently, Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I,Ref-Bethpage) honored 15 accomplished and selfless women who are active in the local community and through their contributions, make the area a better place for all to live. Nassau County District Court Judge...

Mikulin Blood Drives Collect 130 Pints Of Blood

Today, Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I,Ref-Bethpage) announced the three blood drives he recently held throughout the district have collected a total of 130 pints of blood. The blood drives were held in Farmingdale, Levittown and Plainedge. “We are...

Former Speaker Sentenced In Corruption Trial

“I made the decision to come to Albany to be part of a movement that will make a difference in the lives of Nassau County residents and residents throughout our state. The number one thing we can do is root out corruption so the Legislature is truly...

Cuomo Gives Thumbs-Up To Sex Offenders’ Votes

“The recent news that Gov. Cuomo has granted voting rights to some of the most heinous and vile criminals in our state is disturbing, to say the least. While he should be concerned with protecting our state’s most vulnerable individuals, he is instead...

Mikulin On End Of Session

“Although I just arrived in Albany a few weeks ago, I must admit it is disheartening to see how things have truly been operating in the Assembly. I ran to represent our district and to help my Assembly Minority colleagues change the inefficient and...

Mikulin On New AG Barbara Underwood

“Having only arrived in Albany a short time ago, I can say that days like today are why I came here to represent our residents. Today we confirmed the appointment of Barbara Underwood as the state’s new attorney general. Barbara, a non-political and...