State Rep. Edward Flood
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State of emergency declared in Suffolk County after record rainfall
The announcement declaring a Disaster Emergency for Suffolk County following record rainfall on August 18-19 will offer emergency assistance to support homeowners impacted by the floods. Homeowners will be eligible for grants of up to $50,000 to address damages that are not covered by homeowners insurance or other disaster relief programs.
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Flood expresses condolences on passing of Island Harvest founder Linda Breistone
“On behalf of our community, I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of Linda Breistone, founder of Island Harvest. Her dedication to food insecurity began back in 1992, and her dedication and care have helped distribute millions of meals throughout Long Island. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this difficult time. May her legacy continue and forever remain part of our community.”
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Assemblyman Ed Flood awards student for innovative social media safety proposal
Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) recently sponsored a 'There Ought To Be A Law' contest for students in the 4th Assembly District. This week, Flood hosted a ceremony to recognize the creativity and participation of students at Terryville Road Elementary School in the Comsewogue School District.
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Assemblymen award $40,000 grant for new school playground
Today, Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) and Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C-Holbrook) attended the Bicycle Path Pre-K/Kindergarten Middle Country School District playground ribbon-cutting ceremony. Flood and Smith awarded the Pre-K/Kindergarten center a $40,000 grant to help alleviate the financial costs of the new playground.
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Flood recognizes local valedictorians and salutatorians
Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) attended an event alongside Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk), Sen. Dean Murray (R,C-Patchogue), Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead), and Assemblyman Fred Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) to recognize the valedictorians and salutatorians throughout Suffolk County. This event was first started by Sen. LaValle, and for over 20 years the valedictorians and salutatorians have been honored with a New York state resolution from both the Senate and the Assembly.
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Flood joins effort to combat hate crimes with new legislative proposals
Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) attended a press conference alongside members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences to announce new proposals aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses throughout the state. The elected officials previously hosted a press conference to demand that tuition assistance awards not be given to students who knowingly engage in antisemitic activities, in order to stop protests and restore order on college campuses.
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Arbor Day Celebration Begins New Trend in Port Jefferson
Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) joined community members and local officials in Port Jefferson for the first annual Arbor Day Celebration. This event marks the beginning of a beautiful tradition that will see trees planted in Port Jefferson every year on the final Friday in April. "I am honored to have been invited by the Tree Committee to this monumental event for Port Jefferson. Planting trees in our community is something that can be appreciated for years to come. It is more than just an investment into our community, it is an investment into the next generation...
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Flood: Homeowners to Take Back Their Property Rights Once and for All
New York State Assembly Member, who has introduced a proposal to address the squatter issue in the state, expressed optimism about the recent legislation and the need for further action to protect homeowners' property rights.In a recent statement, the Assembly Member highlighted the importance of the new squatter bill in the state budget, emphasizing its role in upholding the security of private property. The Assembly Member acknowledged that while the legislation is a positive step, more needs to be done to effectively address the issue of squatters in New York....
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Flood Joins Congressman Marc Molinaro to Call for Independent Review of the NYSDOH Covid-19 Nursing Home Order
Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C Port Jefferson) stood alongside Congressman Marc Molinaro at the Capitol today, urging for an independent review of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) COVID-19 nursing home order that mandated nursing homes to admit COVID positive patients four years ago.Flood expressed his frustration, stating, "It is unbelievable it has been four years since the COVID nursing home order. What angers me most is that thousands of people died due to this ridiculous order, and the departments responsible refuse to take any kind of accountability for...
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Flood Reacts to One-House Budget
Assemblyman Flood has expressed his views on the latest developments regarding the state budget proposal. In response to Governor Hochul's potential removal of the 'hold harmless' provision, Flood commended both sides of the aisle for pushing back against the proposal, emphasizing the importance of protecting the education of children.However, Flood also voiced his disappointment with the Assembly Majority's push for a record-spending budget that he believes will worsen New York's unaffordability crisis. He highlighted the exodus of residents to states with lower taxes...
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Flood Advocates for Fair Pay for Direct Support Professionals
Mar 8 2024Flood, a passionate advocate for direct support professionals (DSP), emphasized the importance of fair compensation for these dedicated workers. He highlighted the crucial role DSPs play in providing care for vulnerable individuals, stating, "Direct support professionals (DSP) are some of the most dedicated and caring workers who help with several levels of daily care for the most vulnerable individuals."Recognizing the demanding nature of their work, Flood stressed the significance of aligning DSP pay with the cost of living and the level of care they offer...
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Flood Joins Bipartisan Push for 'Melanie’s Law'
Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) attended a press conference to advocate for “Melanie’s Law” (A.6026/S.6288), a measure that would extend orders of protection for family members beyond the individuals named in them and to minors in the family, regardless of their age.Melanie Chianese was a resident of Wappinger, New York when her life was tragically taken by her mother's ex-boyfriend while he was under supervised release pending sentence, later pleading guilty to a domestic violence felony. Because Melanie did not have a direct relationship with the perpetrator,...