STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis recently announced her annual Presidents\u2019 Day Essay Contest, inviting youngsters to brainstorm ideas on how they would improve their community and the country if they were president of the United States. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m happy to kick off this year\u2019s Presidents\u2019 Day Essay Contest, an opportunity for local students to engage in civics and share their ideas,\u201d Malliotakis, a Republican who represents Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn, said.<\/p>\n
The contest is open to students in grades three to five who reside in or attend school in New York\u2019s 11th Congressional District.<\/p>\n
Essays must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, and include the student\u2019s first and last name, grade, school and a parent or guardian\u2019s name and contact information. Submissions may be no longer than 400 words.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn years past, students have focused on everything from public safety and litter to homelessness and animal welfare,\u201d Malliotakis said. \u201cWe look forward to hearing from our youth about the issues that are important to them and their families and how they believe Washington can improve our community.\u201d <\/p>\n
The winners of the contest will be invited to a pizza party, where they will have a chance to discuss their ideas with the congresswoman. They will also receive a certificate of recognition and a gift card to a local bookstore.<\/p>\n