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Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis shares recent successes via social media posts dated November 18-19, highlighting constituent support with Social Security issues, participation in an FDNY dedication ceremony for Lt.

By Staten Island Reporter | Nov 19, 2024

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Nicole Malliotakis expresses gratitude and celebrates community engagement

U.S. Congress member Nicole Malliotakis recently took to social media to express her gratitude towards Michael for his years of service, acknowledge an award from the Richmond Masonic Association, and celebrate with the Filipino community in her...

By Staten Island Reporter | Nov 18, 2024

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Malliotakis opposes NYC's revived congestion pricing plan

By Staten Island Reporter | Nov 14, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has voiced her opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to revive New York City's Congestion Pricing scheme.

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Officials oppose return of congestion pricing after Trump's election win

By Staten Island Reporter | Nov 12, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis and a bipartisan group of elected officials voiced their opposition to the potential reinstatement of Congestion Pricing.

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Malliotakis criticizes reinstatement of plea deals removing death penalty for 9/11 terrorists

By Staten Island Reporter | Nov 7, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York has issued a statement in response to reports that a military judge has restored plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his associates.

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East Shore Seawall project progresses as officials commemorate Hurricane Sandy anniversary

By Staten Island Reporter | Oct 28, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis and a group of Staten Island elected officials, alongside representatives from the U.S. Army Corps, New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), and New York City Parks, gathered to mark...

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Officials demand NYC accountability for disability service failures

By Staten Island Reporter | Oct 24, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, along with a bipartisan group of local officials, has called on the U.S. Department of Education to hold New York City accountable for not providing required accommodations to non-public school students with...

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Malliotakis urges federal action against Staten Island post office vandal

By Staten Island Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has called for federal prosecution following the arrest of an individual accused of vandalizing post office boxes at the Great Kills Post Office. The congresswoman expressed her gratitude to the NYPD for swiftly apprehending the suspect, who has a history of defacing businesses and neighborhoods across Staten Island.

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Malliotakis calls for Mayor Adams' resignation following federal indictment

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, the only Republican representing New York City, issued a statement regarding the unsealed federal indictments against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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Federal grant supports Richmond County DA’s effort on unsolved violent crimes

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has announced a $500,000 federal grant for the Richmond County District Attorney's Office (RCDA). This funding will allow the RCDA to establish a Cold Case Unit and focus on investigating violent cold cases that already have suspect DNA profiles.

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Malliotakis receives recognition from NFIB as a Guardian of Small Business

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has been recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) as a Guardian of Small Business. This award is given to lawmakers who consistently vote in favor of small businesses on key issues identified by business owners. During the 118th Congress, 269 members were honored with this award.

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House passes enhanced presidential security act

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued a statement regarding the House’s unanimous passage of H.R. 9106, the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024.

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Malliotakis honors National POW/MIA Recognition Day

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis honored National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which falls on the third Friday of September. Earlier this week, she recognized U.S. Army Air Force's 2nd Lt. Francis E. Callahan of New Brighton, Staten Island, whose remains were recently identified after 80 years by the Department of Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).

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House passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to tennis icon Billie Jean King, recognized for her contributions to equal pay in women's sports. This legislative milestone coincides with the 51st anniversary of King's victory over Bobby Riggs on September 20, 1973, marking the first time a female athlete will receive this prestigious civilian honor.

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Federal funds allocated for Staten Island's King Street sewer upgrade

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has announced $1,750,000 in federal funding for new storm sewers on King Street, between Preston Avenue and Ridgecrest Avenue, on Staten Island. The project is currently being planned by the New York City Department of Design and Construction.

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Malliotakis comments on resignation of NYPD Police Commissioner Edward Caban

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued a statement following the resignation of NYPD Police Commissioner Edward Caban.

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Lawmakers introduce bill mandating insurance coverage for IVF

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has joined forces with Representatives Lori Chavez-Deremer (OR-05), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Susan Wild (PA-07), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) to co-sponsor the Helping to Optimize Patients' Experience (HOPE) with Fertility Services Act. This bipartisan legislation seeks to mandate private insurance coverage for infertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), thereby ensuring that infertility care is treated comparably to other medical conditions.

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Malliotakis hosts roundtable on legislative solutions addressing pharmacy benefit manager abuses

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

(STATEN ISLAND, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) hosted a roundtable today with national pharmacy associations and local pharmacies from New York’s 11th Congressional District. The event included representatives from Delco Drugs, Richmond Pharmacy & Surgical, St. George Pharmacy, the National Community Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York.

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Cuomo to testify before subcommittee on pandemic response

By Staten Island Reporter | Sep 3, 2024

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has issued a statement following the announcement that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will testify before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday, September 10.

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Federal funds allocated for major renovations at Brooklyn’s Guild For Exceptional Children

By Staten Island Reporter | Aug 20, 2024

(BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis announced $2 million in federal funding secured for The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC), a non-profit organization serving the developmentally disabled, to make critical renovations and ADA upgrades across several of their facilities in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.