Press Releases

Assemblywoman Solages Hosts Small Business Hurricane Preparedness Workshop

The aftermath of Superstorm Sandy left many unanswered questions and concerns; especially for Small Business Owners whose businesses were impacted by the devastating effects of the storm. The Hurricane Preparedness Workshop featured presentations from...

Assemblywoman Solages Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Long Island Justice

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Assemblywoman Solages celebrated the 10th anniversary of Long Island Justice with Jobs by presenting a proclamation to the organization for all its hard work and contributions to the rights of the Long Island workforce. Long Island Justice with Jobs...

Assemblywoman Solages: Homeowners Receiving STAR Tax Break Must Apply to Maintain Exemption

As the STAR program continues to provide vital tax relief to homeowners across the state, new provisions have been made to make the program even more effective – however, Basic STAR recipients must remember to take action so they don’t miss out on...

Assemblywoman Solages: Stronger Traffic Laws Will Help Keep Twenty Second Assembly District Families Safe

I’m always looking for ways to improve traffic safety to minimize car crashes that can lead to serious injury and even death. This year, I helped pass vital legislation that will crack down on dangerous driving practices to help prevent tragedies. Leandra’s...

Assemblywoman Solages Honors Local Mailman

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Assemblywoman Solages would like to acknowledge local postman Reynaldo Quintanilla, and his fellow colleagues from Branch 2189 in Valley Stream, for their exemplary contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. Quintanilla and his colleagues...

Assemblywoman Solages Participates in SHALI 4th Annual Youth Forum

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Assemblywoman Solages participated in the Solidarite Haitiano Americaine de Long Island’s (SHALI) 4th Annual Youth Forum. The purpose of the event was to inspire Haitian-American youth with positive and prominent Haitian-American role models. Assemblywoman...

Assemblywoman Solages Acknowledges Young Author

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Assemblywoman Solages presented a citation to local teen Taj Toogood, honoring him for a major accomplishment: being a published author at the age of nineteen. Taj began writing his book, “His and Hers,” a romance novel narrated from two perspectives,...

Communities Surrounding Belmont Park Appeal To Empire State Development to Oppose Soccer Stadium Proposal

Elmont, New York – New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont), local legislators, and community leaders unite against the development of a soccer stadium at Belmont Park. Assemblywoman Solages, a member of the Assembly's Standing Committee...

Assemblymember Solages is Fighting to Protect Students’ Right to Privacy

Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont) announced the Assembly passed legislation that allows parents of students – and students age 18 or older – to opt out of the state Education Department’s disclosure of personal identifiable information...

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages Urges Constituents to Take Advantage of Free Online Tax Services Provided by IRS & Free File Alliance

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages today encouraged constituents to take advantage of free tax preparation and e-filing services available through the IRS Free File program. Since its inception in 2003, Free File has offered 70 percent of taxpayers free...