Michaelle solages biography sample

  • Michaelle Solages (Democratic Party)

    • Assemblywoman Solages Acknowledges Young Author

    July 24,

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    Assemblywoman Solages presented a citation to local teen Taj Toogood, honoring him for a major accomplishment: being a published author at the age of nineteen. Taj began writing his book, “His and Hers,” a romance novel narrated from two perspectives, at the age of He was inspired to write the book from his real-life experiences.

    Assemblywoman Solages visited the Toogood residence to congratulate Taj. The young author explained to the Assemblywoman the process of getting published, and also gave her an autographed copy of his book.

    He is a proud example of the promising youth living within the 22nd Assembly District. Assemblywoman Solages hopes that Taj’s success will inspire other local teens to pursue their dreams.

  • Michaelle C. Solages, a fifth-term legislator,
  • State Assemblymember Michaelle Solages
    • AProvides for the transfer of the regional state park police to the division of state police.AN ACT to amend the civil service law and the retirement and social security law, in relation to transferring the regional state park police to the division of state police; and to repeal certain provisions of the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, relating theretoIn CommitteeAAmends high income personal income tax rates above $5,,AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to top personal income tax ratesIn CommitteeAEstablishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; requires the development of policies for removal of materials; establishes protections for school library media specialists and librarians against harassment and discrimination in employment related to the refusal to remove library materials.AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; and to amend the executive law, in relation to prohibiting discrimination against librarians for certain actsIn CommitteeAProvides that beginning in the academic year, certain graduate students shall be required to pay 25% of all current and future mandatory university fees; provides that in the academic year and thereafter, no mandatory university fees shall be charged, with the exclusion of the graduate student association student activity fee.AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to phasing out certain mandatory university fees for graduate studentsIn CommitteeAProvides that maternal health care facilities are not required to grant doula access during emergencies or when such access could compromise the safety of the patient or health care team.AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to doula access during emergency situationsSigned/Enacted/AdoptedARequires the commissioner of health to consult with the office o
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    Former federal auditor challenges Michaelle Solages in Assembly race

    By Melissa Koenig

    For the past seven weeks, Nicholas Zacchea has been seen handing out his biography to passersby at Long Island Rail Road stations and at supermarkets in the 22nd Assembly District, as part of his bid to unseat Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages.

    The district was formed in , when sections of three existing Assembly districts were pieced together, and Solages, 35, has represented it ever since. It includes parts of Franklin Square, Elmont, Valley Stream as well as North and South Valley Stream, Floral Park and South Floral Park, Bellerose Terrace, North Woodmere and Stewart Manor.

    Zacchea, a Republican from Floral Park who declined to disclose his age, said he decided to run because he was “becoming very disappointed in the way governance was being handed out,” and was upset with the rise of socialist rhetoric in the country.

    “My experience has been in government,” he added. “I know how government should work.”

    Zacchea was an auditor for the U.S. Government Accountability Office for more than 30 years, providing legislators with information they needed to make informed votes on various bills, and even sometimes drafting legislation based on the information he gathered. In his role, he said, he was not allowed to express opinions, and could only present facts — a practice that he still tries to adhere to.

    In fact, he recounted, a supervisor once asked him to review his team’s findings on the needle-exchange program in New York City, which, during the HIV epidemic of the s, allowed drug users to safely dispose of injection equipment and receive new sterile needles and syringes in exchange. Zacchea said he was morally opposed to the program at the time, but when he saw that the evidence his team had gathered showed that it “significantly helped reduce the spread of HIV,” he changed his mind.

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    Elmont Student Ruth Mekako Participates in Prestigious Timbuctoo Climate and Careers Institute

    September 2,

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    Elmont, NY – Ruth Mekako, a dedicated student from Elmont, has recently completed an enriching summer program at the Timbuctoo Climate and Careers Institute, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and diversifying career pathways among high school students. This year, the Institute hosted its second cohort, bringing together students from areas like New York City and Long Island to the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) campus.

    The Timbuctoo Climate and Careers Institute, created in partnership with SUNY ESF and the City University of New York (CUNY) Medgar Evers College, exposes students like Ruth to the vast opportunities within green careers and environmental science. The program offers a rare opportunity for students to explore green spaces and develop a deep understanding of environmental issues, which they might not have had access to otherwise.

    Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who played a pivotal role in securing funding for the program through her advocacy and sponsorship, expressed her enthusiasm for Ruth’s participation.

    "Ruth Mekako’s participation in the Timbuctoo Climate and Careers Institute is a testament to the bright future we can build when we invest in our youth and provide them with the tools and opportunities to explore diverse career paths," said Assemblywoman Solages. "This program not only opens doors for students to explore green careers but also empowers them to become the environmental leaders of tomorrow. I am incredibly proud of Ruth for taking on this challenge and representing Elmont with distinction."

    Ruth Mekako, reflecting on her experience at the Institute, shared her excitement about the opportunity.

    "I never imagined I would have the chance to explore such beautiful and important environmental spa