The State of New York — Deep Blue New York, Deep Red DC: Representing New York in a Time of Deep National Division

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Representing New York in Washington has never been simple — and, at a time when New York votes overwhelmingly Democratic, but both houses of Congress and the presidency are controlled by Republicans and the country as a whole is deeply divided, it’s more complicated than ever.

To discuss how they seek, in this environment, to protect the interest of the state and its citizens, Tom Suozzi (D-NY-3) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) join us to open the fall season of The State of New York, 92NY’s signature series on the issues shaping the city and state’s future.

These Congressmen are navigating a difficult political environment, and their conversation promises an unfiltered look at the fault lines in national politics — and how they hit home for New Yorkers.

Among the topics on the table:

• What the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” means for New York taxpayers, New Yorkers who rely on…