Suffolk Reporter

Nick LaLota, a U.S. Congressman representing New York's 1st District since 2023, has recently shared several updates on social media. Born in Bay Shore, New York, in 1978 and currently residing in Amityville, LaLota succeeded Lee Zeldin in Congress.

On February 8, 2025, Congressman Nick LaLota tweeted about his meeting with Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly in Washington D.C. to discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining top prosecutors who uphold public safety. He emphasized the concerns of Long Islanders regarding community safety and mentioned efforts across all levels of government to protect Long Island. "Great to connect with @NassauDA Anne Donnelly in DC to discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining top prosecutors who uphold public safety. Long Islanders are deeply concerned about community safety, and we’re working across all levels of government to protect Long Island…"

On February 9, 2025, LaLota celebrated National Pizza Day by expressing his appreciation for Long Island's pizza. He shared that he had tried pizza in various states and countries but found nothing comparable to Long Island's slices due to their fresh ingredients and family recipes. He encouraged others to enjoy a slice and share their favorite pizzerias. " Happy #NationalPizzaDay, Long Island! I’ve had pizza in 50 states & 20 countries, but NOTHING beats LI’s slices. Fresh ingredients, family recipes & the great people behind our pizzerias make them unbeatable."

Later that day on February 9th, LaLota announced the return of Kai Li from wrongful detention by the Chinese Communist Party after over eight years. He expressed honor at welcoming Li back to his district office and pride in advocating for his release alongside Li's son Harrison. This reunion underscored the importance of America's advocacy efforts abroad according to LaLota's statement."After 3,001 days of wrongful detention by the CCP, Huntington's Kai Li is back in the U.S."