In recent years, much of America’s foreign policy focus has been on the Middle East, and with good reason. But as we continue to make strides for peace and stability around the globe, America must not turn a blind eye to southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Nicole Malliotakis, the New York State Assemblywoman and candidate for New York’s 11th Congressional District will report raising an impressive $300,000 in her first quarter filing with the Federal Election Commission, due later this month.

Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, the real Republican in the race for Mayor, was endorsed today by former New York State Senator Frank Padavan. In his endorsement Senator Padavan described Assemblywoman Malliotakis as "a fighter for small businesses, homeowners and hardworking New Yorkers."