Washington, April 28 -- Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino issued the following press release:

"Congressman Andrew Garbarino joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and local lenders this Monday for a housing affordability roundtable focused on the challenges facing Long Island families, including ways to strengthen local lending and support the region's long-term economic growth.

Held at the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, the discussion brought together leaders from the FHLBNY and local voices to examine practical, locally driven solutions to rising housing costs and barriers facing homebuyers across Long Island.

"For too many Long Island families, the dream of buying a home or staying in the community where they were raised fee...