Legislator Scott P. Strauss

05/14/2026

Courage under pressure. Service above self. Thank you, law enforcement heroes.

05/13/2026

⚠️ In the latest effort to address New York City’s growing financial crisis, Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani are redirecting $4 billion in state funds – money generated by taxpayers across New York, including Nassau County – to subsidize NYC’s multi-billion-dollar budget deficit.

Rather than pursuing fiscal discipline state Democratic leadership continues to double down on excessive spending and economically harmful policies that threaten future tax increases on families and businesses statewide.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday is set to finally unveil a whopping $124.7 billion executive budget for New York City – without the property-tax increase he warned could be necessary if his “tax th…

05/12/2026

Last night, Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and I were proud to co-sponsor the Nassau County Health and Human Services “Overcoming Fear & Anxiety” workshop at Clinton G. Martin Park.

The program’s presenter, Calle, provided the captive audience with an outstanding, informative, and engaging presentation focused on helping individuals better understand and manage fear and anxiety in today’s challenging world.

A special thank you to Calle for dedicating so much time, energy, and effort into creating this meaningful presentation and for sharing such valuable insight with our community. We also thank everyone who attended and participated in this important discussion.

05/12/2026

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of emotional wellness during pregnancy and postpartum.
Every parent deserves support, understanding, and access to help when they need it.
Nassau County’s Behavioral Health Hotline is available for anyone struggling with mental health issues:
📞 (516) 227-TALK (8255)

05/11/2026

I’m proud to partner with the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency to host a FREE seminar for our veterans and their families.
📅 Wednesday, May 20, 6:00pm
📍 Hillside Public Library Library
(155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park)

This important event will provide valuable information on:
• VA Disability Compensation
• Aid & Attendance Benefits
• Survivor & Dependent Compensation
• Veterans’ Burial Benefits
• …and more!

✅ Veteran counselors will be on-site to answer your questions and schedule follow-up appointments.
📞 Reservations are recommended — call the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency at (516) 572-6565 to reserve your spot.

Let’s make sure our veterans get the support and benefits they deserve.

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

To the military spouses holding it all together behind the scenes, behind every uniform is a partner making sacrifices of their own 💙

On Military Spouses Appreciation Day, we honor the resilience it takes to balance careers, families, and uncertainty, often all at once.
Thank you for your service at home.

05/08/2026

This Sunday, May 10th, show some love to your community by supporting a local small business in honor of National Small Business Day.

Small businesses drive innovation, strengthen our local economy, and bring life to our main streets.

As a Nassau County Legislator, I remain committed to supporting their growth and success in our communities.

05/07/2026

Thank you to all the residents who attended yesterday’s “Scam Awareness” meeting at the Mineola Memorial Library - N.Y. Staff from Nassau County Office of Crime Victim Advocate, Nassau County Health and Human Services, and Family & Children's Association delivered an informative presentation on how to identify, report, and recover from scams.

If you were unable to join us, please consider registering for the next workshop on June 22 at 1:00 PM at the Hillside Public Library in New Hyde Park. To register, please call my office at 516-571-6209.

05/07/2026

Celebrating nurses this week and every week 💙
Your dedication brings comfort, hope, and healing to so many lives 🩺🌟
Happy National Nurses Week!

05/07/2026

May is Melanoma Awareness Month ☀️
Skin cancer is one of the most common and one of the most preventable.
Wear sunscreen. Check your skin. See a dermatologist.
Early detection can save your life.