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August 21, 2014

Farmingville, N.Y.— Today, Representative Tim Bishop released the following statement:

Rep. Tim Bishop said, “Inviting Allen West to headline his campaign kickoff demonstrates how closely aligned Lee Zeldin is with West’s far-right ideological agenda that has led directly to the dysfunction in Congress. I am calling on Lee Zeldin to share with Long Island voters just which of Allen West’s many destructive and repugnant beliefs...read more

August 19, 2014

Farmingville, N.Y.— Today, the Bishop for Congress Campaign issued the following statement regarding Lee Zeldin welcoming Tea Partier Allen West as the “special guest” at his campaign kickoff:

Campaign spokesman Evan Lukaske said, “Allen West represents everything that is wrong with Congress. As a member of Congress he was more concerned with pursuing his right-wing ideological agenda than solving problems. It shouldn’t surprise anyone...read more

August 14, 2014

Farmingville, N.Y.— Today, Representative Tim Bishop issued the following statement on the 79th anniversary of Social Security:

“79 years ago today, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Social Security into law and made a solemn promise to the American people—that if you work hard, invest in yourself and in your country, you will be rewarded with security, peace of mind and a stable retirement. This bedrock law remains a...read more

August 12, 2014

Farmingville, N.Y.— Today, the Tim Bishop for Congress campaign launched a television advertisement, Do More, highlighting his commitment to the middle-class families of Long Island and his successful fight to protect Long Island jobs.

Rep. Bishop said, “I’m very proud to share with Long Island voters my lifelong commitment to growing and strengthening the middle class. I believe in investing in middle-class families by funding high-...read more

August 12, 2014

Farmingville, N.Y.—Rep. Tim Bishop received the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice New York and launched the Woman to Woman phone bank to reach female voters and highlight his commitment to women’s health and pay equality. Rep Bishop joined NARAL Pro-Choice New York President Andrea Miller and candidate for New York State Senate Adrienne Esposito to make calls to female voters in the 1st Congressional District and communicate his strong support...read more

August 11, 2014
Long Island Exchange

Assemblyman Hennessey: State must prioritize $4 billion windfall - Invest in local roads and infrastructure, restore school aid funding, and provide tax relief

Assemblyman Edward Hennessey (D-Medford) is urging the governor to prioritize the state’s $4.2 billion windfall which is part of this year’s state surplus and use it for infrastructure improvements, tax relief, and to abolish the harmful Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) which...read more