Category Archives: Zeldin

“Suit up, show up and, mostly, shut up”

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

At Lee Zeldin’s April 30, 2017 “community forum” in Riverhead, attendees were required to write their questions on cards that were then preselected and in some cases interpreted by a moderator. Newsday columnist, Lane Filler, has some advice for Congressman … Continue reading →

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Zeldin Slams The East Hampton Star

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Representative Lee Zeldin appears to be following Trump’s lead by disparaging news outlets that criticize him. http://easthamptonstar.com/Letters-Editor/2017420/Letters-Editor-042017 Journalistic Standards Wainscott April 17, 2017 Dear David, On a recent WLNG call-in radio show, Congressman Lee Zeldin responded to a caller as follows: … Continue reading →

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Zeldin says he supports veterans, but they may suffer under AHCA bill

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Although Representative Lee Zeldin of NY01 often touts his unwavering support for veterans, this week he voted for the House health care bill that could result in millions of veterans losing their tax credits and many finding themselves in high-risk pools … Continue reading →

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Bunker Mentality at Zeldin’s Office

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Written by Steve Lupo and posted on FB (reprinted here with permission). I visited Zeldin’s Patchogue office today with several other concerned citizens. I went upstairs and walked into the office alone. A woman behind the desk was on the … Continue reading →

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GOP Rep [Zeldin] brushes off town hall mom pleading for help for her heroin-addicted son

Posted on April 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Published by ShareBlue Media By Oliver Willis   |APRIL 28, 2017 Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) refused to answer a mother after she pleaded with him to stop Donald Trump from gutting coverage for substance abuse treatment for her heroin-addicted son. Rep. Lee … Continue reading →

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Zeldin’s Membership in Bipartisan Climate Caucus a sham?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by David Posnett

By Marc Rauch, Bellport. Lee Zeldin joined the Bi-Partisan Climate Solutions Caucus last October (just before the election) to great fanfare.  However, he failed to join other members of that caucus (including Republican members) in taking meaningful actions (e.g. votes … Continue reading →

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Question for Lee Zeldin

Posted on April 25, 2017 by David Posnett

By CHRIS CANGELERI In the Southold LOCAL Apr 24, 2017, 7:49 pm I attended a “community forum”‘ held by Lee Zeldin at Suffolk Community College Riverhead campus today. It was a highly controlled event. Attendees had to show ID proving … Continue reading →

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Lee Zeldin’s Town Hall Meetings

Posted on April 24, 2017 by David Posnett

With only 1-2 days notice ‘Slippery Lee’ held town hall meetings at 3 different locations on Sunday April 23rd.  I attended the meeting in Riverhead at the Eastern Campus of Suffolk County Community College.  There were over 200 in attendance. … Continue reading →

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Lee Zeldin’s Drug Crisis: Billions, or Millions ?

Posted on April 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Regarding the drug epidemic, the  CDC (Center for Disease Control) has pointed out 2 trends: A 15-year increase in overdose deaths involving prescription opioid pain relievers and a recent surge in illicit opioid overdose deaths, driven largely by heroin. Prescription … Continue reading →

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MOAB: The Bomb to End all Bombings?

Posted on April 18, 2017 by David Posnett

This piece was originally posted by The Islamic Monthly on April 14, 2017. Find the original here. Reprinted with permission. By Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini, Co-Founder/Executive Director, International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) When history looks back to this era, this will be … Continue reading →

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