Suffolk Reporter

Nick LaLota, a Congressman representing New York's 1st district since 2023, has been actively sharing updates and opinions on social media. Born in Bay Shore, New York, and currently residing in Amityville, LaLota has addressed several key issues through his recent tweets.

On February 21, 2025, Congressman Nick LaLota announced significant news regarding the WTC Health Program and research on 9/11-related illnesses. "Big news… The White House just confirmed no funding or staffing cuts to the WTC Health Program and 9/11 illness research! Thankful for @RepGarbarino ‘s leading voice for restoration and President Trump’s decision— a win for 9/11 First Responders & survivors."

Later that day, he reported an unexpected meeting with constituents who had not supported him in the election. During this interaction, they found agreement on two critical topics: reducing government spending to address the $2 trillion deficit and enhancing congressional oversight to manage conflicts of interest among government leaders. "Had an impromptu meeting with constituents who didn’t vote for me and yet we found common ground on two key issues: Washington must cut spending to reduce our $2T deficit, and Congress should use oversight to address conflicts of interest among gov’t leaders."

In another tweet from February 21, LaLota emphasized the importance of small businesses to the economy. He advocated for reducing bureaucratic obstacles, lowering operational costs, and improving access to capital as measures to support small business growth. "Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and good government means creating an environment where they can thrive. By cutting red tape, lowering costs, and improving access to capital, we can help small businesses grow, create jobs, and strengthen our communities."