A LEADER ON VETERANS ISSUES

Caring for our Service Men & Women

As a member of the Assembly's Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island, Michelle has helped enact several important bills that provide school tuition aid to veterans, real property tax exemptions for Cold War and disabled veterans and legislation that establishes a mentoring program for veteran-owned businesses that contract with state agencies.

Educating Veterans about their Benefits

In addition to sponsoring a Veterans Benefit Fair, Michelle recently partnered with the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs in hosting a conference and roundtable discussion for Long Island's college/university presidents and administrators on how to create more veteran-friendly campuses. In her district, she helps educate veterans, as well as local stakeholders, about the various government benefits and services available to them and their families.

Honoring our Veterans

Michelle has secured funding for the Nassau County Chapter 82 of Vietnam Veterans of America to visit the wounded service men and women at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. She also provided funding to revitalize Albertson Memorial Park, including the World War II veteran's monument. Each year, Michelle brings together students, residents and local businesses to collect handmade valentines, personal care products, clothing and electronics as part of her Valentines for Vets Program. Michelle and her staff personally deliver truckloads of donated merchandise to the veterans at Northport VA Hospital and the State Veterans Home at Stony Brook.