Legislator Kayla L. Knight

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

New protections for animal welfare have officially been enacted in Nassau County.

No pet should be left outside overnight in extreme weather or unsafe conditions. This legislation strengthens safeguards by addressing improper tethering, protecting vulnerable animals—including puppies, nursing mothers, and those that are sick or injured—and preventing situations where restrained animals may pose a danger to one another.

Importantly, the law also establishes meaningful consequences for repeated or serious violations.

At its core, this measure reflects a simple principle: animals should be treated safely and humanely.

04/27/2026

Had a great time returning to my alma mater, Wantagh High School, to celebrate five outstanding young women from Wantagh and Seaford who earned the Girl Scouts Gold Award—the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to service are truly inspiring, and they are already making a meaningful impact in our community. Congratulations to Lily Nicoletti, Reese McCarthy, Madelyn Rothstein, Victoria Stebner, and Katie Elizabeth Padavan on this incredible accomplishment.

Joined by Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Councilman Chris Schneider, Shannon Fredericks (representing Assemblyman Dave McDonough), and Kelly Sepa-Reicherter (representing Senator Steve Rhoads).

04/26/2026

It was a pleasure to join the Levittown Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Block Party to the Levittown community for their ribbon cutting. This exciting new business is already making a great impression, offering a fun and engaging space for families, from LEGO sets to events and birthday celebrations.

Local businesses like this play an important role in bringing our community together, creating places where families can connect and children can simply enjoy being kids. Wishing the Block Party team continued success as they grow here in Levittown.

Joined by Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, Senator Steve Rhoads, and Legislator Tom McKevitt.

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day to our incredible community!

From our parks to our neighborhoods, trees are a vital part of what makes our county such a beautiful place to live.

Today, we celebrate that natural heritage and recommit to preserving it for generations to come.
Let’s keep growing together.

04/23/2026

It was a pleasure to attend Seaford PAL Lacrosse’s “War on the Shore” at Seaman’s Neck Park this past weekend. Long Island’s strong lacrosse tradition was on full display, and it was great to see so many young athletes competing and enjoying the day.

This weekend featured the girls’ tournament, with the boys’ competition to follow next month. Thank you to the coaches, volunteers, and families whose time and dedication make events like this possible.

Joined by TOH Clerk Kate Murray, Councilman Chris Schneider, and Shannon Fredericks representing Assemblyman John Mikulin.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Take a walk outside, appreciate the beauty around you, and remember why protecting our environment matters.

04/21/2026

An incredible evening celebrating the leadership and dedication of the Seaford Fire Department at their Installation Dinner at The Milleridge Inn. Congratulations to Chief Brian Beehler, 1st Assistant Chief Scott Diehl, and 2nd Assistant Chief Peter Lochner on being sworn in—your commitment to serving and protecting the Seaford community does not go unnoticed.

With a strong team of volunteer firefighters and medics answering hundreds of calls each year, the Seaford Fire Department continues to exemplify what it means to serve with pride, courage, and selflessness. Wishing you all a safe and successful year ahead.

Joined by Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, Councilman Chris Schneider, Senator Steve Rhoads, Town Clerk Kate Murray, and Legislator Dave McDonough’s representative, Shannon Fredericks.

04/20/2026

It was a pleasure joining the Levittown Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Nothing Bundt Cakes to the Levittown community.

Wishing them much success as they open their doors and become part of our local business community!

Joined by State Senator Steve Rhoads, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., Assemblyman John Mikulin and Legislator Tom McKevitt’s representative Samantha McKevitt.

04/19/2026

TODAY: Come down to the Wantagh Fire Department on Park Avenue in Wantagh for their recruitment drive—here until 12 PM!

Stop by to learn more about the incredible work our volunteer firefighters do in service to our community. They dedicate countless hours to protecting our neighbors and keeping Wantagh safe.

If you’ve ever considered giving back in a meaningful way, this is a great opportunity to get involved, meet current members, and see how you can make a difference.

04/18/2026

Long Island families already pay some of the highest property taxes in the country to support our schools. Now Democrats in Albany are pushing a rushed mandate to switch to electric school buses without fully funding it. At roughly $400,000 per bus, plus up to $140,000 more for charging infrastructure, this decision could cost billions statewide and millions for school districts throughout Nassau County. That burden won’t fall on Albany—it falls on taxpayers. Every dollar spent on unfunded mandates is a dollar taken away from classrooms, teachers, and students. We all want cleaner transportation, but it needs to be done at a pace that’s realistic and affordable.