Today is Vietnam Veterans Day a time for us to acknowledge the those who served our nation in the Vietnam War. On behalf of all our residents, I’d like to thank service members and their families for their sacrifice. military.com/veterans-day/v…

April is National Donate Life Month - a donor can save as many as 8 lives. Please consider it. donatelife.net

As the sponsor of the Law, I am pleased that commemorative NY State 9-11 License plates are now available. The plates support the World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will provide college tuition funds for children of the deceased. dmv.ny.gov/plates/9-11-re…

I am pleased to report the indications are that the Governor is going to sign the menhaden protection bill into law. It's legislation that I have sponsored and fought for years to get approved. nysenate.gov/legislation/bi…

It’s unbelievable how many Americans don’t understand the sacrifices our troops make to keep us safe. For Military Appreciation Month, we still need at least 6,450 people to show their support before midnight, and we’re missing your name. Will you sign the card today?

Tomorrow is the start of National Safe Boating Week. As the season begins, make sure your loved ones practice safe boating procedures - and enjoy! safeboatingcampaign.com

I just spoke on the senate floor to honor those who served on D-Day - and recalled the great Normandy address by President Ronald Reagan commemorating the day. Take a few minutes today to watch his speech. youtube.com/watch?v=eEIqdc… May God Bless you, and God Bless America

Only 13 episodes left before Hampton Bays UFSD Season Finale and another great day. Thx to Kenneth P. LaValle & Fred Thiele for honoring Christina & Ava, our Val & Sal. These two are headed to Binghamton University & Muhlenberg College. Their honor is set in the record in NYS Senate & Assembly. #WeAreHB

Today is Flag Day!! Click below and learn some surprising facts about our flag! history.com/news/95-years-…

Brookhaven interns Stephanie and Nylette are researching ways to convert greenhouse gases into useful fuels and raw materials. #BrookhavenSciEd bnl.gov/newsroom/news.…

Remember not to leave your pets in hot automobiles. Temperatures inside vehicles rise much more quickly than one would think. There is a new law sponsored by Assemblyman Thiele and myself to enable first responders to remove animals from automobiles. nysenate.gov/legislation/bi…

Stony Brook Jumps 30 Places to No. 105 in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Rankings news.stonybrook.edu/newsroom/stony… @StonyBrookU

This Sunday, train service between Penn Station and Huntington will be reduced to hourly due to switch replacement work. Trains between Huntington and Port Jefferson will run every 2 hours.

Child safety car seat checks will take place at the Port Jefferson Fire Safety Day this Sunday, October 6th from 12 until 3pm.

Reminder the Port Jefferson Fire Department Fire Prevention Day is this Sunday Noon-3pm

Congratulations to Dr. Stanley Whittingham of SUNY Binghampton for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Students have had a unique opportunity to learn from Dr. Whittingham. His accomplishments illustrate the level of education available at SUNY binghamton.edu/news/story/207…

Today's NY organ donor enrollment day. A kidney transplant enabled my late friend and colleague, Assemblyman Jim Conte, to enjoy many extra years of life with his family - time enabled by a compassionate gift given by someone he didn’t even know. liveonny.org/enrollment-day/

Today is National Mammography Day. This day serves as a reminder to all women that the best defense is early detection. A mammogram can often detect a problem before there is any outward physical sign. Make sure you and your loved ones get your regular checkups.

"...[@stonybrookkids] is another step forward and another jewel in our crown..." - Kenneth P. LaValle youtu.be/tnBs2gyJ16w?t=…

Great news: New York just got smarter! Thanks to a new law signed by Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo today, cities and towns now have a new tool to help them protect people and property from sea level rise and flooding. Thank you Kenneth P. LaValle Senator Monica R. Martinez Fred Thiele for your leadership.