PATCHOGUE, NY – The Zeldin for Congress campaign today released its newest TV ad of the 2020 election cycle, “It’s Personal,” featuring Amy Thomas, Assistant Chief of the South Country Ambulance Company in Brookhaven.

Explaining why her upcoming vote for Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) is personal and not about politics, Amy Thomas discusses Congressman Zeldin’s many efforts for Suffolk’s front line medical workers from the first moment the coronavirus pandemic reached Long Island.

Congressman Zeldin secured more than a million pieces of PPE in one month alone at the height of the pandemic, thousands of ventilators for New York, testing, and funding for Long Island families, businesses, hospitals, and county government.

In the ad, Amy Thomas also highlights Congressman Zeldin’s service as a Paratrooper with the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division. Congressman Zeldin still serves today as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve.

Congressman Zeldin also just posted the new TV Ad on Twitter here.

PATCHOGUE, NY – Animal Wellness Action endorsed Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) for re-election in 2020.

“Congressman Zeldin’s outstanding advocacy and leadership on animal welfare issues is indicative of his keen attention to these issues,” said Wayne Pacelle, President, Animal Wellness Action. “We are grateful for his expressions of support for a range of animal welfare policies.”

Animal Wellness Action is a national policy and political organization seeking to advance legal protections for animals. The way we treat animals, as individuals and as a nation, is a measure of our decency. Animal Wellness Action recognizes that cruel and callous treatment of animals is typically entangled with other anti-social behaviors that make our communities less safe.

“Our furry friends are not just companions but also provide services for disabled individuals, law enforcement, and military veterans,” said Congressman Zeldin. “I am proud to have co-sponsored the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act to criminalize animal cruelty, which was signed into law last year.”

For a full list of Congressman Zeldin’s endorsements, click here.

PATCHOGUE, NY – The New York Teamsters Joint Council 16 endorsed Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) for re-election in 2020.

“Lee Zeldin remains a stalwart defender of our working men and women. In addition to his tireless efforts to create and maintain good paying jobs, Congressman Zeldin’s strong support of the Butch Lewis Act has been critical for the livelihood of our current and retired members and their families,” said George Miranda, President, Teamsters Joint Council 16.

The Teamsters represent workers in a wide range of industries, including freight, delivery, airlines, warehousing, manufacturing, construction, parking, public sector, and sanitation. Joint Council 16 represents 120,000 workers in New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.

Congressman Zeldin is the only New York Congressional Republican endorsed by the New York Teamsters.

“The Teamsters endorsement tells me that we are on the right path when it comes to protecting our hardworking laborers here on Long Island,” said Congressman Zeldin. “I am thrilled to have their endorsement and even more happy that with the $2 billion Electron Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory, they will have good paying jobs for many years to come.”

For a full list of Congressman Zeldin’s endorsements, click here.

PATCHOGUE, NY – The New York State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) endorsed Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) for re-election in 2020.

“As police professionals who most experience and witness the trauma and effects of criminal behavior wrecked upon our fellow citizens, we understand, all too well, the significance of dedicated public servants like Lee Zeldin who possess the courage and compassion to promote the confidence in our government and courts,” said Michael Essig, President of the NYS FOP. “Lee has demonstrated a continued support of police professionals.”

The New York State FOP is the oldest and largest national association of law enforcement professionals with over 20,000 members statewide.

“The men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line to keep our families and neighborhoods safe and I am grateful for the support of FOP,” said Congressman Zeldin. “I am an unapologetic supporter of our police, proud to have been raised in a law enforcement household, and will always strongly speak out against the anti-police agenda and rhetoric coming from people like my opponent.”

For a full list of Congressman Zeldin’s endorsements, click here.

PATCHOGUE, NY – The Zeldin for Congress campaign today announced the creation of its small business coalition, “Small Business Owners for Zeldin,” highlighting the broad support that Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) has in the local small business community.

Congressman Zeldin has consistently delivered for Long Island’s small businesses, including his time in the New York State Senate where he successfully led the fight to repeal the MTA Payroll Tax for 80% of employers. As a member of the Congressional Coronavirus Task Force, Congressman Zeldin helped establish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and fund the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for Long Island’s small businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Congressman Zeldin also held multiple Tele-Town Halls during the pandemic with the Long Island Branch Manager of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and over 2,500 small businesses to discuss federal assistance available to local small businesses.

“Congressman Zeldin remains an amazing advocate for Long Island during this pandemic,” said Rocco Carriero of Rocco Carriero Wealth Partners. “He supported the Paycheck Protection Program which helped all businesses in the district and worked hard to get PPE to protect his constituents.”

“Without the support of Lee Zeldin our business would’ve fallen like many others,” said John Rose of Slices Pizza in Selden. “We owe everything to Congressman Zeldin in the local business community.”

“Congressman Zeldin is a true friend to Long Island Fisherman, boaters, and everyone involved in the marine industry,” said Captain Joe Tangel of King Cod Fishing. “From taking on major dredging and beach replenishment projects, to fighting for fair and equitable fishing regulations, Lee has always been there for us.”

“The business community has never had such one on one support from a congressman on a local level like Lee Zeldin has provided,” said Gene Cella of Cella Bagels in Selden. “Thank you Congressman Zeldin.”

“There are so many local businesses that wouldn’t have made it through the last six months without everything Lee Zeldin did for us,” said Donato Panico of Panico’s Community Market. “He’s got our backs, and we’re lucky to have him in Washington fighting for us.”

“Congressman Zeldin has been a tireless advocate for our small business community here on Long Island and especially on the East End,” said John Cannarelli of Nassau Suffolk Landscape & Architectural Design. “His work to repair Dune Road in Westhampton Beach has been crucial for my business and customers. Thank you, Lee.”

“Lee Zeldin understands how difficult it is to run a small business on Long Island,” stated Wayne Houck of Houck’s Fuel. “He knows how to help support us and help small businesses succeed.”

“Congressman Zeldin has done so much to support our small businesses here on Long Island. His work over the last six months to secure PPP and EIDL funding for struggling business owners and their employees during the pandemic has been incredible,” said Cris Damianos of Damianos Realty Group. “Lee is a true friend of our local business community and I’m proud to support him again.”

Click here for the full list of small business owners supporting Congressman Zeldin for re-election.

PATCHOGUE, NY – The Painters Union PAC, representing District Council 9, endorsed Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) for re-election in 2020.

“The Painters are endorsing Congressman Zeldin because of his proven commitment to promoting policies and opportunities for the middle class in New York,” said Davon Lomax, Political Director, District Council 9, Painters & Allied Trades.

Council 9 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) represents 11,000 members and is an organization of painters, decorators, wall coverers, drywall finishers, sign painters, metal polishers, bridge and structural steel painters, civil service painters, lead abatement workers, glaziers and architectural metal glassworkers, paint makers, and allied tradesmen.

“I am proud to have the endorsement of the Painters Union,” said Congressman Zeldin. “It’s essential that we keep good paying jobs coming to Long Island, which is exactly what will happen with the recent kickoff of the $2 billion Electron Ion Collider coming to Brookhaven National Lab.”

For a full list of Congressman Zeldin’s endorsements, click here.

PATCHOGUE, NY – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2230 endorsed Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Co-Chairman of the National Labs Caucus, for re-election in 2020. Today’s endorsement comes following Friday’s kick off event of the $2 billion Dream Machine Electron Ion Collider project at Brookhaven National Laboratory. This $2 billion project, which IBEW cites in its endorsement of Congressman Zeldin, will not only spur some of the most significant scientific discoveries of our time, but will also create thousands of jobs and ignite our local economy. 

“Local 2230 is proud to support Congressman Lee Zeldin in his bid for reelection. Our local stands in solidarity with Congressman Zeldin for many reasons, chiefly, his actions during our Local’s contentious negotiations in 2018. Local 2230 was heading toward a strike, and as a direct result of Congressman Zeldin’s involvement, we were able avoid such a fate, while securing a fair and equitable contract,” said Frank Raynor, Business Manager for Local 2230. “ His ability to balance the needs of Brookhaven National Lab, and the taxpayer dollars used to fund projects like Dream Machine Electron Ion Collider, prove that he is working for the American people, and why we proudly stand behind him.”

Founded in 1971, IBEW Local 2230 has grown to include more than 1,600+ active members and upwards of 200+ IBEW pensioners. The Local encompasses electricians, metal workers, custodians, police, firemen, plumbers, painters, grounds people, carpenters, and water treatment workers at Brookhaven National Laboratory. 

“The $2 billion Electron Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory is a game changer for our community and will be a source of good paying jobs for Local 2230 for many years to come,” said Congressman Zeldin. “I’m grateful for their endorsement and will always fight for them and their families.”

This is Congressman Zeldin’s 35th union endorsement of the 2020 campaign. For a full list of Congressman Zeldin’s endorsements, click here.