Report Shows Republican Majority Saving Taxpayers Millions
February 29, 2012
Spending Reduced $7.8 million in Last 6 Months, Down $11.1 million in Just One Year
(Long Island, NY) The Senate’s Republican Majority has reduced Senate spending by $7.8 million over the last six months and $11.1 million in the last year alone, saving hardworking taxpayers millions of dollars while creating a leaner, functional and more efficient […]
Senate Forecasts 355 Million In Additional State Revenues
February 29, 2012
Funds Should Be Used For Tax Relief or State Reserves – Not New Spending
(Long Island, NY) Senate Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos and members of the Senate Majority Conference today released a revenue forecast by the Senate Finance Committee that estimates additional General Fund revenues, above the Executive’s projection, of $290 million in 2012-13, and […]
Legislation Passed Protecting Sexual Violence Victims
February 29, 2012
Legislation to help protect the confidentiality of victims
(Albany, NY) New York State Senator Lee M. Zeldin (R, C, I- Shirley) announced the passage of his legislation today to help protect the confidentiality of victims of sexual violence.
The bill (S.4073B), which will allow victims of sexual violence to have their voter records sealed in order to […]
Senate Allows Continued Use Of Lever Voting Machines
February 29, 2012
Significant cost savings to local school districts, villages and special districts
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today passed a mandate relief bill that would allow school districts, special districts and villages to permanently continue using lever voting machines in their respective local elections, sponsored by Senator Jack Martins (S. 6296). This legislation would […]
Senate Passes Bill To Repeal Mandate On Business
February 29, 2012
Wage Theft Prevention Act Is A Mountain of Costly, Useless Paper
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today passed legislation (S.6063A), sponsored by Senator John A. DeFrancisco, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, to repeal the notification provisions of the Wage Theft Prevention Act, a massive, costly mandate on every employer in the state.
“Other […]
Visit NYS Tax And Finance Website For Tax Help
February 29, 2012
Deductions and credits
(Long Island, NY) Are you paying too much in New York State taxes? Are you taking all of the deductions to which you are entitled? If you think you’re missing out on important deductions or you’re not sure, be sure to visit the New York State Tax and Finance website.
With tax preparation […]
Senate Passes Boll To Increase Penalties For Stalking
February 27, 2012
3.4 million people are stalking victims in the United States each year
(Long Island, NY) Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) informs residents that the New York State Senate has passed legislation (Senate bill 924A) that will increase the penalties for stalking. Approximately 3.4 million people are stalking victims in the United States each year.
“Stalking is a serious […]
Long Beach Woman Launches Virtual Art Gallery
February 27, 2012
In Memory of Famed American Pop Artist Steve Kaufman
(Long Beach, NY) Two years after the legendary pop artist’s death, a Long Beach woman has launched this week a virtual art gallery in memory of the late Steve Alan Kaufman, with the hopes of continuing the artist’s legacy of helping people in need. Steve Alan Kaufman, […]
New Virtual Art Gallery Aids Rehab Group
February 27, 2012
Legacy of American Pop Artist Steve Kaufman continues on Long Island with proceeds for S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth programs
(Long Beach, NY) American Pop Art, Inc. is proud to announce its new initiative to benefit S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc., a gang prevention and intervention agency based in Uniondale, Long Island. Organizers aim to continue the legacy of legendary pop […]
McDonald And Zeldin To Host Public Hearing
February 27, 2012
On Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Combat Veterans
(Albany, NY) Senators Roy McDonald (R-Saratoga) and Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) announced today that they will co-host a public hearing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in combat Veterans. The purpose of the public hearing, to be held in Albany on February 29th in the Hamilton Hearing Room B […]
