Senate Passes Bill To Ban Salvia Divinorum
January 24, 2012
An effort to keep drugs out of the hands of New York State’s youth
(Long Island, NY) In an effort to keep drugs out of the hands of New York State’s youth, the New York State Senate today passed legislation, sponsored by Senator John Flanagan (R-C-I, East Northport), to ban the sale of the legal hallucinogen […]
Senate Passes Three Major Vehicle Safety Bills
January 24, 2012
Bills to crack down on wrong way and reckless drivers, tougher DUI legislation, and legislation to curb illegal high-speed racing
(Long Island, NY) Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) informs residents of three new pieces of legislation passed by the Senate which deal with motor vehicle safety and the unsafe operation of a vehicle.
“We passed three new bills […]
Sentaor Flanagan Announces Nissequogue River Funding
January 24, 2012
Announced as part of the Executive Budget unveiled on January 17th.
(Long Island, NY) Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) announced that over $22.5 million in funding he secured in 2006 for the environmental cleanup of the Nissequogue River State Park has been reappropriated in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget. The funding was requested by Senator […]
Senator Flanagan Passes Legislation
January 24, 2012
To Ban Salvia Divinorum And Calls On Assembly For Its Support
(Long Island, NY) Senator John Flanagan today announced that legislation he sponsored to ban the sale of the hallucinogen salvia divinorum throughout New York State has passed the Senate. The Senator has been advocating since 2005 for a statewide ban of the hallucinogen, which is […]
Felony Charges Created For Wrong Way And Reckless Drivers
January 23, 2012
Senate Passes Legislation, sponsored bySenator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today passed legislation, sponsored by Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), to create felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers.
“Wrong-way drivers have caused tragedies and endangered lives on our roadways; it has to stop. Creating felony charges for […]
Veterans Aid And Attendance Pension Rates Increase
January 23, 2012
Local Veterans Liaison Offers Free Counsel on Eligibility
(Islandia, NY) As we begin 2012, there is good news for Veterans who have served our country. The United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs approved a rate increase in the Veterans Administration’s (VA) Aid and Attendance Pension rate starting this month. This is the first rate increase […]
Senate Passes Bill To Toughen DWI Laws
January 23, 2012
“Abbagail’s Law” passes
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today passed legislation that creates new penalties for individuals supervising another driver while also under the influence of drugs or alcohol, also known as Abbagail’s Law (S.164C). The bill, sponsored by Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane), is named after eight-year-old Abbagail Buzard, who died in […]
Dr Estelita Roth Joins Family Wellness Group
January 23, 2012
New location in Southampton, New York
(Southampton, NY) Anti-Aging & Family Wellness Group, a Southampton medical practice, is pleased to announce that Dr. Estelita “Dushy” Roth has joined the organization, which recently moved to a new location at 1601 County Road 39, Suite #9, in Southampton, New York.
“We’re fortunate to have a physician of Dr. Roth’s […]
Senator LaValle Named To Library Senate Select Committee
January 20, 2012
Lifelong advocate for libraries and education
(Long Island, NY) New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle (R,C, I –Port Jefferson) has been named a member of a newly created Senate Select Committee on Libraries. The 19-member bipartisan body was established on January 10th by Senate resolution.
“As a lifelong advocate for libraries and education, I will continue […]
Entrepreneurs Urged To Submit Business Ideas
January 20, 2012
Finalists will pitch ideas to investors including ABC TV Shark Tank’s Daymond John
(Freeport, NY) Venture Pitch 2012 is accepting submissions for the next great business idea. Entrepreneurs can receive a chance to demonstrate their genius to the investment community and jumpstart their vision. Individuals can submit their ideas to tinyurl.com/VP2012.
Judging will take place on Thursday, […]
