In a recent move calling for political tranquility, New York Representative Mike Lawler authored an opinion piece in the New York Times. His appeal for bipartisan unity comes in the wake of a controversy involving his financial support for a candidate linked to disruptive activities.
Financial records reveal that Lawler’s campaign contributed $1,000 to Erin Crowley in October 2025. At the time, Crowley was not only vying for re-election to the Putnam County Legislature but also serving as Lawler’s deputy district director.
Reports from LoHud indicated that Crowley was associated with a private Signal messaging group called Fight Lawler, which was organizing peaceful protests concerning Lawler’s political record.
Members of Fight Lawler accused Crowley of using an alias to infiltrate their chat. Once inside, she allegedly incited members to disrupt a Lawler town hall meeting in Somers, NY, by encouraging them to boo and jeer.
During the town hall on May 5, Crowley, present as a Lawler staff member, was reportedly chiding attendees for disruptions while simultaneously egging on group chat members to cause more commotion. The situation escalated, resulting in a 64-year-old woman being removed by police.
“She infiltrated our Signal group,” declared Maureen Morrissey, co-founder of Fight Lawler. “We are so sickened by it.”
Crowley’s alleged actions prompted widespread condemnation. Various political groups, including the New York Working Families Party and Indivisible, demanded her resignation from the Putnam County Legislature. Republican Paul Jonke expressed disappointment, and Frank Ciano, a local Republican activist, suggested Lawler should dismiss Crowley.
Despite these calls, Lawler retained Crowley on his staff, as evidenced by her LinkedIn profile. Additionally, Crowley secured another term in the legislature, supported by Lawler’s financial backing.
Currently, Lawler is campaigning for re-election, facing significant challenges as one of the more vulnerable House Republicans.
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