Senate Democrats Reject Republican Bill To Prevent Cyber Bullying
June 23, 2010
(New York, N.Y.) - An amendment proposed by Senate Republicans today to address the problem of cyber-bullying of children was rejected today by Senate Democrats. Senator Steve Saland proposed legislation that would update New York’s laws to discourage, prevent and punish all forms of bullying, including cyber-bullying.
Senator Saland (Poughkeepsie) said: “Every student is entitled to […]
Lee Fields And Black Dynamite Sound Orchestra At Southpaw
June 23, 2010
By Christopher Boyle
(Long Island, N.Y.) On Friday, June 18th, I descended upon Southpaw, a cozy and hip music venue located in Park Slope, Brooklyn NY. The reason? To check out a great double bill of soul, funk, and R&B, and chat with the guys responsible: Lee Fields of The Expressions, and Adrian Younge of the […]
St. Joseph Hospital Faculty Wins Diabetes Educator Awards For Patient Outreach And Care
June 22, 2010
(Bethpage, N.Y.)–St. Joseph Hospital’s (formerly New Island Hospital’s) Margaret Minnick, RN, MSN, and John Jackalone, DPM, DABPS, are being honored as Administrator of the Year and Physician (Podiatrist) of the Year, respectively, for their outstanding leadership in diabetes education. Both received the awards from the Metropolitan New York Association of Diabetes Educators (MNYADE) at its […]
Judge Andrew Engel Elected Dean Of Nassau Academy Of Law
June 22, 2010
(Mineola, N.Y.)–Hon. Andrew Engel (East Meadow) of the Nassau County District Court, has been elected the new Dean of the Nassau Academy of Law, the educational arm of the Nassau County Bar Association. The Nassau Academy of Law is an accredited provider of continuing legal education by the New York State CLE Board and is […]
Dean Skelos Voted To Raise Taxes 100% Of The Time Between 2002-2010
June 22, 2010
(New York, N.Y.)–Since 2002, Republican Senator and Minority Leader Dean Skelos has voted for tax increases every time. Yet, when it came to voting for the one tax that is perhaps the most critical to protecting the health and businesses New York and Nassau Coutny, Dean Skelos voted to put his own political posturing and […]
Four 30 Gallon Trash Bags Full Of Drugs Off The Streets Thanks To Shed The Meds
June 21, 2010
(Nassau County, N.Y.)-Senator Kemp Hannon and Senator Carl L. Marcellino partnered with the Nassau County Police Department to help residents safely dispose of their expired or unused medications.
“I was so glad that Shed the Meds was a huge success,” said Senator Hannon. “I witnessed four 30 gallon bags being filled with drugs, drugs that would […]
Senator Dilan Helps To Secure Funding For New York Roads And Bridges
June 21, 2010
(Albany, N.Y.)—Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (D-Brooklyn) is pleased to announce that early morning budget negotiations have resulted in a three-way agreement that funds a 2-year New York State Department of Transportation Capital Plan.
The Senate is expected to take up the measure early next week.
“Construction jobs around the state have been waiting on a plan to […]
Statement By Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos
June 18, 2010
(New York, N.Y.)-As the Assembly debates the latest spending bills negotiated behind closed doors, the Democrats continue to make plans to raise taxes to pay for that spending.
Speaker Silver says that he and Senate Democrats plan to raise taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, beyond even what the Governor proposed. As they continue to […]
Senate Democrats Give Cold Shoulder To Upstate Homeowners
June 18, 2010
(New York, N.Y.)-Senate Democrats today voted for legislation that will likely cause a dangerous shortage in the supply of home heating oil for Upstate communities and cause home heating costs to rise drastically this winter.
“This legislation passed by Senate Democrats will hurt families and businesses throughout Upstate New York. I am shocked that my Democrat […]
Enhancing Quality Of Life For People Of All Ages With Autism Spectrum Disorders
June 17, 2010
(Old Bethpage, N.Y.)-While it may be important that children with autism receive early intervention programs, it is inevitable that every child evolves into an adult, so what happens to children with autism when they grow up? That question and many others will be discussed today at a conference on autism, hosted by Family Residences and […]
