Steve Israel

12/24/2016

The United States abstention on the anti-Israel United Nations Security Council resolution is not only an unwise move on substance, but it also merely inflames tensions instead of advancing peace in the region. Israel is one of our country's greatest allies and we have a long tradition of showing our support at the United Nations. I am deeply disappointed by the lack of action by the United States.

12/17/2016

Check out my piece on life after Congress in the The New York Times

Sooner or later, we all return to the highest honor our nation bestows: being a good citizen.

12/15/2016

12/13/2016

Visited with the Turkish Cultural Center Long Island to discuss global issues and how to bring communities together

12/13/2016

Great to join my friend Mort Kunstler at an unveiling of his collection at The Heckscher Museum of Art

12/08/2016

Join me live on Washington Post Politics

https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpostpolitics/videos/10154914700404729/

12/07/2016

We remember today as a day that will live in infamy, and must always remember and honor our brave servicemembers

12/05/2016

Today, I announced that I have secured over $8.9 million in retroactive benefits for New York Veterans as a Member of Congress. The total was announced at my final event to honor veterans at the Hicksville VFW Post 3211.

I was also proud to honor and present medals to Afghanistan Veteran Sergeant John Byrne and the families of deceased WWII Veterans First Lieutenant Harold Cederbaum and Private First Class Harry Schwartz.

12/03/2016

Check out my op-ed in Newsday today on my bill to protect victims of hate crimes. Needed now more than ever:

I began my career in Congress 16 years ago committed to fighting hatred and bigotry.

12/01/2016

ICYMI: I was on MSNBC with Steve Kornacki

11/29/2016

Privileged to be honored at yesterday’s meeting of the Long Island Board of Rabbis

11/22/2016

Great meeting with Long Island JDRF advocates

11/22/2016

ICYMI: I joined Wolf Blitzer on CNN

11/18/2016

Check out my oped in The Hill on mobilizing the

OPINION | In all the diagnoses of the 2016 election, there’s one common theme: The Party of the Middle Class lost too many middle-class voters.

11/18/2016

Proud to be honored at tonight's AIPAC – The American Israel Public Affairs Committee Long Island Annual Dinner

11/17/2016

To fight rise in crimes, my bill to establish a national hate crime hotline to protect victims is more important than ever. Proud to reintroduce this legislation today.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) introduced legislation to establish a national, toll-free telephone hotline, and secure website, where victims of hate crimes can anonymously find information on hate crimes, as well as counseling, mental health and physical health se...

11/16/2016

Check out my exit interview in Roll Call

Rep. Steve Israel announced his retirement in January 2015 during his eighth term in Congress.

11/16/2016

Don't forget to watch tonight at 8pm!

http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/1267790%7C0/Guest-Programmer-Steve-Israel-11-15.html

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