Nicholas J. LaLota Educational Background • Bachelor’s of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy • Cum Laude graduate from Hofstra University’s Zarb School of Business with Master of Business Administration • Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law Career • Elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York’s 1st District (2023); Served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, being deployed three times overseas and reaching the rank of Lieutenant • Has served in different leadership roles; appointed to Amityville Board of Trustees, Amityville Budget Officer, Chairman of the Committee to the Police Department, Chief of Staff to Suffolk County Legislature, etc. • Supports Israel and Ukraine, maintaining border security, term limits for those in power, cutting excess spending, and protecting social security, healthcare, and veterans; does not support sanctuary city policies Personal Information • His brother, Dan, is a retired Marine • His father served as a Nassau County Police officer, his grandfathers served in the NYPD, and his stepfather served in the Navy • Married his highschool sweetheart Kaylie, a high school teacher; they have three children