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Rep. Gillen Announces $850,000 in New Federal Funding for Lakeview Public Library Renovations; Tours Future Site
February 27, 2026
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LAKEVIEW, NY — Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined local leaders and community members for a tour of the Lakeview Public Library to highlight $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) she secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process to renovate and modernize the library’s third floor.
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Rep. Gillen Honors NYPD Officer Who Heroically Saved Infant’s Life in Elmont
February 26, 2026
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GARDEN CITY, NY – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer and Elmont resident Freddy Cerpa to present him with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition for his heroic actions in saving the life of a choking infant while off duty.
Rep. Gillen Announces FY27 Community Project Funding Request Portal is Now Open; Urges NY-04 Local Governments and Leaders to Apply for Federal Funding Before Deadline
February 26, 2026
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GARDEN CITY, NY – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding request application portal is now open and urged local leaders to apply by Friday, March 6, 2026.
Reps. Gillen, Van Drew Introduce Bill to Strengthen Coastal Protection Nationwide
February 25, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ-02), members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, introduced the Coastal Storm Risk Management Trust Fund Act, which would create a reliable, long-term funding source for coastal protection projects nationwide.
Rep. Gillen Invites Floral Park Resident to State of the Union to Highlight Impacts of Rising Health Care Costs Nationwide
February 25, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced that she invited Floral Park resident, Karen Brandon, to be her guest at the 2026 State of the Union address. Unfortunately, due to severe weather conditions in New York on Tuesday, Karen was unable to travel to Washington for the event.
Rep. Gillen Statement on President Trump's State of the Union
February 25, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement regarding President Trump's State of the Union:

"Since taking office, I have been laser-focused on finding bipartisan solutions to bring down the cost of living, make our communities safer, and address the issues that matter most to Long Islanders.

Rep. Gillen Joins Seaford Manor Students to Deliver Valentines for Nassau County Veterans
February 14, 2026
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Rep. Gillen Statement on DHS Shutdown
February 14, 2026
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GARDEN CITY, NY — Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

“After the horrific killings of American citizens by federal agents, it is clear that Congress must exert its power over DHS and rein in this unchecked agency. Other law enforcement agencies are expected to operate within the bounds of the law to prevent the abuse of power, and ICE must be held to those same standards.

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Rep. Gillen Secures $500,000 for Historic Garden City Firehouse, Hosts Press Conference with Local Leaders
February 13, 2026
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GARDEN CITY, NY — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), joined by Village of Garden City Mayor Edward T. Finneran and Fire Department Chief James Taunton, announced a $500,000 federal investment in the Edgemere Firehouse. Congresswoman Gillen worked closely with local leaders to secure this funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process. The investment will support critical renovations to the nearly 100-year-old fire station, helping modernize the facility, expand its capabilities and strengthen emergency services for the entire community.
Rep. Gillen Statement on the SAVE Act
February 11, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after voting NO on the SAVE Act.