Senior Health Expo 2019
I was thrilled to host my first Senior Health Expo this year at the St. Paul's Field House in Garden City on October 2. We had 125 vendors, over 350 attendees, and our wonderful volunteer nurses administered over 150 flu shots throughout the day! Our volunteers and staff put a lot of work and energy into coordinating this important community event. I had a great time meeting with residents and health care providers. Thank you to everyone who made the event a success, and I am looking forward to next year.
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Addressing Vaping & E-Cigarettes in our Schools
Vaping is a serious public health concern that has reached epidemic proportions in our schools.These products are being branded as 'less deadly' than cigarettes and marketed directly to our children. As Chair of the Consumer Protection Committee, my top priority is to protect our children from unregulated, unsafe, and potentially dangerous products. On November 4, I held a Public Hearing with fellow lawmakers, public health officials, and school Superintendents to examine the dangers of e-cigarettes and develop legislative solutions to keep these products out of our schools. I have also introduced legislation that aims to ban refillable e-liquid vaping products. Addressing this public health issue will be a priority for me when I head back to Albany in January.
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Mobile Legal Help Center at Uniondale Library
After bringing the Mobile Van to Hempstead in July, I once again partnered with the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) to bring the Mobile Legal Help Center van to Uniondale Public Library. Attorneys and staff onboard the van provided free legal assistance for residents in areas such as foreclosure, tenants rights, and family law. We were able to help over 20 residents who stopped by throughout the day.
