This week, Andrew had the opportunity to visit the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence and the new Training Village in Nassau County, thanks to an invitation from County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Police Department. The state-of-the-art facility is a great example of how law enforcement can prepare to tackle the challenges of today’s world. As Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Andrew is focused on ensuring law enforcement has the resources, training, and intelligence they need to keep our communities safe. Watch a recap of the visit here.

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U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino, chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, joined Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, and former Homeland Security Committee Chair Peter King on Tuesday, Aug. 5, to discuss Nassau’s various potential safety threats during the county’s weekly 'Terror Tuesday' briefing. The visit came during Nassau’s regular weekly meeting between federal, state, and local law enforcement and Homeland Security agencies just a week after the tragic New York City shooting that left four people dead, including an NYPD officer. 'Terror Tuesday' meetings serve as a forum to exchange intelligence, discuss threats and tactics, and strengthen interagency partnerships, Blakeman said during a news conference. 'This is how we ensure a safer region,' he said. Garbarino, a Republican from Long Island who replaced former Homeland Security chairman Rep. Peter King in the House, emphasized the importance of interagency cooperation, something he said was lacking before 9/11. 'Having that open discussion and seeing agencies working together every Tuesday is exactly what we need,' Garbarino said. 'This is why Nassau County is one of the safest counties in the country.' Garbarino also toured the county’s Intelligence Center, training facility, and its new Police Training Village in Garden City, a facility being shared with other domestic and international law enforcement agencies. 'This is a fantastic site,' Garbarino said. 'We should be bringing people in from all over the country to train here,'...King also attended the event and voiced his confidence in Garbarino’s leadership. 'New York remains the No. 1 terrorist target,' King said. 'We’re lucky to have Andrew Garbarino, he’s going to be our best friend in Washington.' Garbarino pledged to secure whatever federal resources Nassau County needs. 'My focus as chairman is counterterrorism,' he said. 'I’ll work very closely with the president and the secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, to make sure that New York is the greatest city in the world, and it’s also one of the most targeted, and we have to protect it.'

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This week, Andrew had the opportunity to meet with FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker to discuss the vital resources and training that enable the department to protect and serve New Yorkers effectively. The FDNY’s unwavering courage, dedication, and professionalism play a crucial role in keeping our city and region safe. Andrew remains committed to advocating for policies that ensure our brave men and women in uniform have the tools they need to keep our communities safe.

This week, Andrew had the chance to tour Roman Stone’s manufacturing plant in Bay Shore and learn about their work developing offshore and shoreline protection product lines. Andrew is proud that Long Island is home to companies like Roman Stone, which are creating real-world solutions to help strengthen infrastructure and protect our coastlines. Supporting local manufacturing businesses remains a top priority for Andrew.

This week, Andrew met with Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, Deputy Commissioner Belinda Groneman, and additional high-ranking officials including Chief William Doherty, Chief Gerard Hardy, Chief Milagros Soto, and Captain Jason Ostrow. The meeting took place at his Patchogue office, where the officials discussed Suffolk County's Homeland Security needs, provided updates on community safety, and explored ways to continue working together to protect the people of Suffolk County. Andrew will always stand with our heroes in blue.

This week, Andrew met with Dr. Robert Prezant, the newly appointed President of Farmingdale State College, to discuss the future direction of the college and the opportunities and challenges it faces. Andrew looks forward to continuing to work closely with Dr. Prezant and supporting Farmingdale State College's mission to provide quality education and contribute to the growth and success of the Long Island community.

A veteran from Mastic Beach reached out to Andrew’s office for assistance after facing difficulty securing his military records, including his DD214, from the U.S. Marine Corps. Andrew's casework team stepped in to help submit the necessary forms, working closely with both the U.S. Marine Corps and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). As a result, the veteran was able to obtain the needed military records from his service.

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.