Weekly Newsletter from the Office of Congressman Andrew Garbarino If you were forwarded this email, click here to subscribe An update from the office of Congressman Andrew Garbarino SPOTLIGHT Andrew Honors Long Island Vietnam Veterans With Commemorative Pinning Ceremony This week, Andrew held a 50th Anniversary commemorative veterans pinning ceremony at AMVETS Post 18 in East Islip to honor Vietman veterans in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. "Vietnam veterans answered the call to serve.These commemorative lapel pins serve as a lasting token of long overdue recognition from a grateful nation," Andrew said. "I was proud to host this commemorative pinning ceremony to honor our Vietnam veterans, and their families, in New York’s Second District and to make sure they know they have our profound thanks for their service." Over 40 Vietnam veterans were honored. Andrew was joined by Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Suffolk County Legislator Steven Flotteron, Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo, and the Long Island Chapter Air Force Association in honoring our veterans during the ceremony. If you or someone you know is a Vietnam veteran interested in recieving a 50th Anniversary Commemorative lapel pin, visit Andrew's website for more information: garbarino.house.gov/honoring-vietnam-veterans ANDREW IN THE NEWS Rep. Garbarino on Cats at Rep. Garbarino on Cats at Night with John Catsimatidiswith John Catsimatidis Andrew discusses the balance of power in Washington D.C. and how New Yorkers are being nickel and dimmed by Democrats' tax and spend agenda in New York State and Washington alike. Listen here. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Andrew Meets With Local Business Owners Did you know what your local Shop Rite may be family owned? This week Andrew met with the family who owns the Bayport Shop Rite, toured the store, and listen to their concerns about challenges they and many other retailers are facing in the current economy. As a Member of the Small Business Committee and the GOP Jobs and Economy Task Force, Andrew is committed to fighting for pro-growth policies that empower Long Island businesses. Andrew Visits Northwell Health Cancer Institute New York has the fourth highest rate of cancer in the country. That's why this week, Andrew met with Northwell Health in, one of the foremost cancer treatment providers in the state, to learn about the cutting edge technology and research that goes into treating cancer, improving outcomes, and saving the lives of New York cancer patients. KEEPING UP WITH CONGRESS Andrew Urges Governor Hochul to Address Influx of Illegal Immigrants to New York Andrew recently joined Congressman Lee Zeldin and the rest of their New York Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives in sending a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, calling on her to support the repeal of New York’s “Green Light” law and repeal New York’s many incentives that reward illegal entry. "New Yorkers have no concrete information about what sort of vetting these migrants have gone through, why they are being relocated, where they will stay, who was involved in this decision-making process and so much more. The silence and lack of transparency from your administration has been completely unacceptable,” the lawmakers wrote in part. Learn more here. Andrew Demands UN Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry into Israel Be Disbanded United Nations Commission of Inquiry (COI) into Israel is unprecedented, open-ended, and biased COI to investigate Israel which completely ignores the role of terrorist groups such as Hamas in the protraction of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Recent antisemitic comments by Miloon Kothari, a member of the commission further delegitmizes the inquiry. For this reason, Andrew, and more than 30 other Members of Congress wronte a letter to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres calling for him to disband the COI to be immediately and tke “definitive” action to make it clear that anti-Semitism has no place in the United Nations. Andrew will always stand against anti-Semitism and with our greatest friend and ally in the Middle East, Israel. Thanks for reading! Do you know someone who might like to receive these updates? Forward this email to your friends and families and tell them to click below to subscribe! Click Here To Subscribe   Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino Congressman representing New York's 2nd Congressional District Washington, D.C. 1516 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-7896 Fax: (202) 226-2279 Massapequa Park 1003 Park Boulevard Massapequa Park, NY 11762 Phone: (516) 541-4225 Fax: (516) 541-6602 Rep. Garbarino | 1516 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]