Press Releases

Assemblywoman Solages Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Healthcare Disparities Experienced by Black Long Islanders

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*Watch the event here* Mineola, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages joined healthcare professionals, union members, and advocates to highlight improvements to healthcare in the Inflation Reduction Act and the work that remains to be done...

Solages: NYS Budget Includes Additional Funding for Valley Stream LIRR Station Renovations

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Valley Stream, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages is pleased to announce that the recently passed New York State budget for Fiscal Year 2025 includes additional funding earmarked for renovating several Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stations, including...

Assemblywoman Solages, Long Island Lawmakers Highlight Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Improvements

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Elmont, New York – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont) joined lawmakers, parents, and students for a press conference highlighting changes to the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) included in the FY 2025 New York State budget. The group emphasized...

Assemblywoman Solages Statement on the FY 2025 NY State Budget

Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages (D-Elmont), Deputy Majority Leader and Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement upon passage of the FY 2025 New York State budget: “This budget ensures...

Assemblywoman Solages Applauds New EPA Rules on PFAS in Drinking Water

Valley Stream, NY – New York State Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages, Deputy Majority Leader and Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement following the EPA’s announcement regarding...

Elmont Memorial High School Model United Nations Team Honored at the State Capitol in Albany

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Albany, NY – Coming off successful performances at Princeton and UC Berkeley’s Model United Nations conferences, the Elmont Memorial High School Model United Nations team and the founder of the program, Mr. Lee Marcus, joined Assemblywoman Michaelle...

Free Tax Preparation Event with Assemblywoman Solages and Bethpage Federal Credit Union Helps Dozens of Taxpayers

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Valley Stream, NY – With Tax Day around the corner, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages partnered with Bethpage Federal Credit Union this past Saturday, April 6th, for her annual VITA tax preparation event at her district office in Valley Stream. Twenty-six...

Assemblywoman Solages’ Bill to Eliminate Junk Fees on Car Leases Passes the Assembly

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Albany, NY – On Wednesday, April 3, legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages to prohibit junk fees at the end of a car lease passed the New York State Assembly. Bill A7167 (Senate Bill S4778) would prevent the lessor of a motor vehicle...

Assemblywoman Solages Honors Community Leaders at Women of Distinction Ceremony

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Floral Park, NY – On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the 11th annual Women of Distinction ceremony was held at Sewanhaka High School, hosted by Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages. Fifteen women nominated by the community for their leadership and service to...

Assemblymember Solages & Legislator Solages to Host MLK Day Free Legal Clinic

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Valley Stream, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages is pleased to announce a collaborative effort with the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association and Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages to host a Free Legal Clinic Forum in honor of Martin...

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and New York Association of Convenience Stores Call on State to Ramp Up Enforcement Efforts Targeting Illegal Flavored Vape Products

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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) today joined local Long Island community partners to call on the state to launch a coordinated enforcement effort to crack down on the sales of illegal flavored...

Healthy Eating Initiative Launches Long Island’s Newest ‘Healthy Corner Store’ in Valley Stream

Assemblywoman Solages Demand MTA Appoint a Dedicated President for the Long Island Rail Road

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View full press conference on Youtube HERE or download complete video via dropbox HERE Valley Stream, NY – Concerned residents and fellow state lawmakers hosted a rally to call for the appointment of a dedicated Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) president....

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages Attends Historic 400 Years of African-American History Commission Convening on Reparations

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Hampton, VA – Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages participated in the groundbreaking 400 Years of African-American History Commission Convening, commemorating the 404th anniversary of the arrival of Africans in the English colonies at Point Comfort, VA,...

Local Leaders Highlight State Funding for Free School Meals on Long Island

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View full press conference HERE Valley Stream, NY – Today, Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages was joined by Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas (D,WFP-Queens), New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), Island Harvest, Community Food Advocates, PTAs,...

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages Rallied with Residents & Advocates for Ratepayer Relief on Long Island

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View full press conference HERE Long Island, NY - This week, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages spearheaded a coalition of residents, organizations, and community leaders in calling for ratepayer relief to address the escalating utility prices on Long...

Assemblymember Solages Seeks Input Through Legislative Survey

ELMONT, NY- With the start of the 2023 legislative session in January, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages invites all residents of the 22nd Assembly District to participate in the annual legislative survey. Participants will have the opportunity to give...

Local Public Health Leaders Call on State to Fund Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Activities

(Albany, New York) Local public health leaders and health advocates from across the state today called on New York’s lawmakers to provide funding necessary to support a 2019 law designed to better protect children from lead poisoning. The law lowered...

Assemblywoman Solages Secures Lactation Accommodations for New York Airports

Albany, NY – This week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (A.7813/S.3866) to provide lactation accommodations in New York State airports. The legislation sponsored by Assembly Member Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont) will require airports to provide...

Assemblywoman Solages Releases 2022 Constituent Questionnaire Survey Results