Discuss the many crucial services provided by community libraries
(Long Island, NY) Elaine Cummings-Young of Massapequa Public Library, Assemblyman Joseph S. Saladino, Dalal Fatoush of East Meadow Public Library, Janis Schoen of Massapequa Public Library, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, Assemblyman Tom McKevitt, Joe Carroll, Trustee of the Baldwin Public Library and Assemblyman Andrew Raia.
Left to Right: Thomas Witt of the North Merrick Public Library, Assemblyman Michael Montesano, Frank McKenna of Seaford Public Library, Deborah Podolski of Farmingdale Public Library, Suzanne Welker of Wantagh Public Library
Earlier this week, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) and members of the Long Island Assembly Minority Conference met with officials from local libraries in Albany to lobby as part of the state budget process. Joining the assemblymen in the chamber were library advocatesP from across the island.
“The value of reading cannot be understated in a child’s development, and the appreciation of good books can follow someone into adulthood,” said Lupinacci. “Our libraries offer residents an outstanding selection of literature and a sanctuary for learning. These men and women, along with all those involved in our local libraries, take tremendous pride in the work they do. Speaking with these great representatives of Long Island was a pleasure and I hope they enjoyed their time in Albany.”
