State Rep. Jeff Gallahan
Recent News About State Rep. Jeff Gallahan
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Gallahan: Dysfunctional Budget Process Has Led to A Reckless Final Budget
New York State Assembly member, Gallahan, expressed strong criticism towards the recently approved state budget in a statement released on Apr 20, 2024. Gallahan highlighted various shortcomings in the budget and voiced concerns about its impact on public safety and economic well-being.Gallahan firmly stated, “This year’s state budget is a failure, and I had no choice but to vote ‘no.’ While there were some positive items included in the budget that I advocated for, unfortunately, the negatives outweigh these by far." The assembly member emphasized the lack of sufficient...
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Gallahan: Unaffordability is Driving New Yorkers out of State
New York State Assemblyman, Gallahan, spoke out about the challenges facing New Yorkers, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the issue of unaffordability. He highlighted the frustration felt by families and businesses in the state, stating, “New York families and businesses are fed up—they cannot continue to just cross their fingers and wait for inflation rates to die down and the tax burden to go away."Gallahan stressed the importance of proactive measures from state lawmakers to combat the tax burden and affordability issues that are impacting communities across the...
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Gallahan Supports New York Legislators’ Call to Bring Hamas’ Hostages Back Home
In a recent statement, Gallahan expressed support for New York legislators' efforts to secure the safe return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Gallahan, alongside colleagues from both sides of the aisle, emphasized the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action."It is despicable to see the terrorist group Hamas continue to hold these 134 hostages—two of which are New York citizens—prisoner in Gaza. These individuals and their families deserve peace and justice, and I am proud to stand alongside my colleagues across both sides of the aisle to support the...
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Gallahan: Squatters Are Cheating and Abusing Our Legal System to Mooch off Innocent New Yorkers Like Nadia Vitels
Gallahan, a concerned individual, expressed his thoughts on the recent tragic incident involving squatters in New York City. He stated, "My thoughts go out to the family of Nadia Vitels, a woman who apparently was viciously attacked by two squatters who had been occupying her late mother’s New York City apartment."Highlighting the dangers and challenges faced by homeowners in dealing with squatters, Gallahan remarked, "Failing to protect New York homeowners from complete strangers who are willing to infiltrate and occupy their homes with the full knowledge they cannot be...
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Gallahan Calls for Independent Review of New York State's COVID-19 Response
In a recent statement, Gallahan expressed his concerns about the handling of the COVID-19 crisis in New York State. He emphasized the importance of conducting an independent review to understand the shortcomings and improve future responses.Gallahan stated, "An independent review of our state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis is long overdue. Many families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 are still grieving and deserve answers." He extended his sympathies to all those who lost family members or friends during the pandemic, highlighting the need for better preparation and...
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Accessible and Affordable Child Care For New York Families is Essential
Assemblyman Gallahan emphasized the importance of accessible and affordable child care for New York families during a recent statement on March 13, 2024. Gallahan expressed his commitment to enhancing child care access and affordability for parents and children across the state.Gallahan stated, "Child care is essential to ensure youth statewide receive proper early education, and parents and new mothers should not be deterred due to a lack of available providers and unaffordability. This needs to change so child care is accessible to all New Yorkers regardless of their...