East Hudson Valley News

Congressman Mike Lawler, representing New York's 17th district, shared updates on his recent activities through a series of tweets. These posts cover meetings with key stakeholders and discussions on significant topics ranging from first responder benefits to international relations.

On February 16, 2025, Congressman Lawler expressed his appreciation for joining members of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York and Speaker Johnson. In this meeting, they discussed "benefits for 9/11 first responders, families, and victims." He emphasized the honor of representing a district where a significant portion of residents are involved in these matters. "It was great to join members of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York and Speaker Johnson for a productive meeting on a number of topics, including benefits for 9/11 first responders, families, and victims."

Later that day, at 18:57 UTC, Lawler highlighted his conversation with the President of Head Start Rockland regarding federal support for childcare. As a father himself, he underscored the importance of such initiatives. "On Friday, I spoke with the President of Head Start Rockland about what we can do at the federal level to support childcare. As a father of two, I know just how important this is."

In another post on February 16 at 23:07 UTC, Lawler detailed his engagement with Cypriot officials, including Ambassador Evangelos Savva. The discussion focused on strengthening U.S.-Cyprus ties and addressing issues like migration and regional security. He noted Cyprus as an essential partner in the Eastern Mediterranean region. "Last week, I met with officials from Cyprus, including Ambassador Evangelos Savva, to discuss U.S.-Cyprus ties, migration, and regional security."