Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day—a time to honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of those who have served in our armed forces. Andrew extends heartfelt gratitude to all veterans and their families, recognizing the challenges they've faced to uphold our freedoms and protect our nation. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the countless sacrifices made by service members and commit to supporting veterans in every way we can.

This Veteran’s Day, Andrew encourages everyone to express gratitude to those who have served, not only tomorrow but every day.

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Multi-year funding for America’s teaching health centers must be prioritized in any broader legislative package during this congressional session, say U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and 14 of her Republican colleagues...Rep. Salazar, who led the letter, and her colleagues specifically urged Speaker Johnson to include a multi-year reauthorization for the Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program in any forthcoming legislative package. The members say the proposed reauthorization of the THCGME program should include the requisite funding increase envisioned by the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, H.R. 5378, as well as resources to respond to new THCGME developments, including new teaching health centers, additional residents, and the need to increase the per resident allocation to meet the higher costs of medical training over the past few years, according to the letter...Among the lawmakers who joined Rep. Salazar in signing the letter were U.S. Reps. David Valadao (R-CA), Young Kim (R-CA), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and Laurel Lee (R-FL), who also pointed out that some THCs have either closed their residency programs or opted not to recruit their fourth-year medical students, further exacerbating the healthcare workforce crisis. 'The THCGME program needs a multi-year reauthorization to provide stability, allow existing programs to continue in our communities, and for new residency programs to begin the important process of training new physicians,' added the members. The letter is supported by the National Association of Community Health Centers, the American Association of Teaching Health Centers, and the Florida Association of Community Health Centers.

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New updates to Medicare drug coverage are now in effect, bringing significant changes to prescription drug costs and coverage options. These adjustments could impact out-of-pocket expenses and choices for those enrolled in Medicare. Andrew urges constituents to review these changes and stay informed about how they might be affected. If you or a family member needs assistance with Medicare our any other federal programs, please contact our Patchogue office for assistance.

An Islip Terrace resident recently reached out to Andrew’s office after facing a lengthy process to secure Social Security benefits. Initially applying in 2017, she was finally approved in 2024, but a five-month delay followed without any benefits. Andrew's casework team intervened with the Social Security Administration, securing her past-due benefits and providing a detailed notice of award.

Andrew knows how frustrating dealing with bureaucracy can be. That is why he has an entire team dedicated to helping constituents get what they need from the government. If you need help dealing with a federal agency, contact our office and our team will get to work on your case. 

Andrew recently joined Congressman Nick Langworthy and others in demanding clarification from the Governor on a recent raid that led to the seizure and euthanization of "Peanut the Squirrel" from private property. State authorities raided a private residence and forcibly removed and euthanized two rescued animals from the home while offering no transparency or recourse to the homeowners. The incident has raised serious questions about potential government overreach, excessive force, and the need to respect civil liberties of New Yorkers, including in wildlife management practices. Andrew supports the push for transparency and accountability, aiming to ensure fairness in state actions impacting private citizens.