Senate Republicans Call On Sampson & Silver To Issue Schedule For An On-Time Budget
March 9, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos and members of the Senate Republican Conference today called on Senator John Sampson and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to agree on a schedule for an open, public budget process that leads to adoption of an on-time state budget.
“We are 23 days away from the April 1st budget deadline and […]
Tougher Medicaid Fraud Effort Needed To Stop Abuse And Save Tax Dollars
March 8, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-District Attorneys, County Executives, County Comptroller, Medicaid Fraud Technology Specialists Join Senate Republicans at Albany Medicaid Fraud Task Force Public Forum
The Senate Republican Task Force on Medicaid Fraud conducted a public forum today in Albany to investigate what savings can be gained from New York’s overburdened Medicaid system. The Taskforce will explore ways in […]
Helping Local Businesses Grow FMC March Workshops focus on marketing & media
March 4, 2010
(Bethpage,N.Y.)-Fair Media Council offers three workshops during the month of March, all designed to help area businesses develop cutting-edge communication skills. More details regarding the workshops, include ticket prices and online reservations, may be found at www.fairmediacouncil.org.
“In this economy, smart marketing is crucial,” said FMC Executive Director Jaci Clement. “That’s why we’ve created a workshop […]
New York City Mayor Honors Auto Dealers
March 3, 2010
(New York, N.Y.)—At a special ceremony exactly one hundred years after the founding of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg presented the Association’s Board of Directors with a proclamation announcing February 24, 2010 as ‘Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association Day’. The presentation took place in the […]
Statement By Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos
March 2, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senate Republicans agree with the consensus revenue projection that there will be $850 million less in available revenues than forecast in the Executive Budget.
However, the deficit could be even greater if revenues that were built into the Executive Budget, particularly revenue tied to the development of Aqueduct race track and the transfer of funds […]
Senate Republicans Will Attempt To Force Vote On Bill Preventing Governor From Withholding Taxpayer Refunds
February 24, 2010
(Albany,N.Y.)-Senate Republicans today announced they will use Senate rules in an attempt to force a vote on legislation sponsored by State Senator George Winner (R-C-I, Elmira) that would require the state to provide personal income tax refunds within 30 days after a taxpayer files a return, rather than withhold those refunds for months as Governor […]
Facing the Challenges of Care Giving, Together
February 23, 2010
( Massapequa,N.Y.)-Juggling your time between children, career and caring for your parents? Senator Kemp Hannon invites you to “Facing the Challenges of Care Giving, Together.”
Reserve a seat today for an evening with the Eldercare Planning and Management Council. They will present solutions in meeting the many challenges caregivers face in addition to helping us examine […]
Hannon Encourages Long Islanders To Demand Their Tax Refund
February 22, 2010
(Long Island,N.Y.)-Upon Governor Paterson’s announcement that some state income tax refunds will likely be delayed. Senator Kemp Hannon started an online petition on his website www.kemphannon.com and his Facebook, encouraging Long Islanders to demand their tax refunds.
Senator Hannon said, “The Governor is not listening to the people. Long Islanders are counting on those tax refund […]
Senator Lavalle Calls For Repeal Of MTA Tax And Protests Service Cuts
February 18, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator Kenneth P. LaValle will hold a press event Friday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m. in front of Digger O’Dells on West Main Street in Riverhead to call for the repeal of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) payroll tax and protest the proposed service cuts to eastern Long Island. Senator LaValle will be joined […]
Senator Flanagan Proposes Major Jobs Initiative To Get New York State Back To Work
February 17, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) recently joined with the other members of the Senate Republican Conference to announce a major new jobs initiative designed to improve New York’s business climate, reduce taxes, and create thousands of new jobs for workers across the State.
The plan’s centerpiece would reward businesses with a three-year tax credit, […]
