Parents, teachers and school administrators on Long Island all understand the gravity of the youth vaping epidemic. Young people are using vaping devices at alarming rates, exposing themselves to nicotine and numerous other dangerous chemicals that have adverse effects on their health. New York state must respond to this crisis by requiring greater transparency when it comes to the sale of vaping products, holding distributors accountable for illegal sales and rigorously enforcing penalties for bad actors.
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By Michaelle Solages
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3/29/24
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Since the earliest chapters of its history, the United States has left its share of scars on the country’s social and economic landscape, to say the least.
Now, with a legacy of slavery, …
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By Brandon Cruz
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3/15/24
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A recent forum hosted by Empire State Voices and the Economic Security Project offered a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of race and economics in Long Island, featuring Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and community activists.
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By Brandon Cruz
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3/7/24
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With rising fears of contaminated drinking water for residents across Long Island, I am disappointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to cut $250 million from the Clean Water Infrastructure Act.
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By Michaelle Solages
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2/16/24
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Now, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit.
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By Michaelle Solages
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1/5/24
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Improving the environment doesn’t always entail a big undertaking. It can start small, with local, eco-friendly initiatives like . . .
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By Michaelle Solages
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11/16/23
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Dr. Herold Simon’s first memory of jazz goes back to his youth, when he spent summer days with his father, a custodian, walking the streets of New York City and seeing the sights. “He …
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By Juan Lasso
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8/20/23
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and her colleague from Queens, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, gathered hunger advocates, teachers and community members at the Valley Stream Forest Road Elementary School on …
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By Caroline Kelly and Juan Lasso
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8/6/23
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, along with several community advocates gathered in Valley Stream to urge the state Department of Public Service to deny Liberty Utilities’ petition for a 35 …
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By Caroline Kelly
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7/9/23
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Assemblywoman Mich-aelle Solages rallied with members of the Long Island Progressive Coalition in Mill Brook Park to show their support for the “Climate, Jobs, and Justice” legislative …
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By Caroline Kelly
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6/18/23
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