"As we welcome the New Year, I want to thank families across Long Island for the trust you place in me to represent you in Congress. It is truly an honor to serve our community and to work on your behalf every day. I am grateful for the opportunity to listen to your concerns and work to deliver results that make a real difference.

As we begin 2026, my focus remains simple: put Long Island first, keep our communities safe, and continue working to make life more affordable for you. I look forward to the year ahead and to continuing this work together.”

— Congressman Garbarino

Keeping New York Safe

By: Congressman Andrew Garbarino

"Keeping New York and Long Island safe has always been my top priority. As Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I take seriously the responsibility to ensure that our state receives the resources and federal partnerships it needs to stay ahead of a growing threat landscape. Twenty-four years after 9/11, New York remains the nation’s number one terrorist target.  

In February of this year, a foreign national living in Brooklyn was arrested for allegedly conspiring to provide material support to ISIS and ISIS-K. In September 2024, the FBI announced the arrest of another foreign national for attempting to provide material support and resources to ISIS while planning an attack on a Jewish center in Brooklyn.  

We cannot afford to let our guard down for even a moment. That is why last week’s annual Worldwide Threats hearing was so important. The threats facing our country continue to evolve, and we must be equipped to meet them. From terrorism and cyberattacks to drone warfare, the threat environment is far different from what it was even five years ago." 

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