Assemblyman Tom McKevitt criticized the assembly for ending session without passing any concrete legislation that would lessen the tax burden on residents.

"Everywhere I go, my constituents are voicing their concerns about it becoming increasingly more difficult to afford our state's sky-high property taxes, outrageous gas prices and health care premiums," said McKevitt. "I will be ready, each and every day, to come back to Albany and pass meaningful reform that cuts taxes and puts money back in people's pockets."

McKevitt continued his call for the Assembly to reduce property taxes, eliminate the gas tax during the summer months and promote preventative care and universal access to health care.

Assemblyman Tom McKevitt will host his Second Annual "Women of Distinction" ceremony to honor outstanding women from the 17th Assembly District on Aug. 16 at the VFW Post No. 5253 in Albertson.

"This prestigious award gives our community the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of all the extraordinary women who make our community a safer, better place to live," said McKevitt. "This ceremony is an opportunity to tell these amazing women that their tireless work and unwavering commitment to family, friends and neighbors has not gone unnoticed."

To nominate a deserving woman in the fields of business, community and civic affairs, education, government, health services, volunteer, humanitarian and veteran and military services, or for further information, please contact Assemblyman McKevitt's District Office at (516) 739-5119 or email the office at mckevit@assembly.state.ny.us.

. Nominees must be residents of the 17th Assembly District. Nominations are due by Friday, July 25.