GSA Preserves America’s Legacy of Historic Buildings
May 15, 2009
By Paul Prouty
(Washington, D.C.) At the U.S. General Services Administration, we believe that our nation’s historic public buildings – similar to family heirlooms, chronicling the passing of eras – are monuments to the strength, spirit and longevity of our government, forever preserving a place in time.
Since May is National Preservation Month, a celebration of the […]
Senator Lavalle Fights to Protect Empire Zone Tax Credits
May 5, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) Senator Kenneth P. LaValle has joined members of the Senate Republican Conference in urging Governor David Paterson, Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to address a problem that would create a significant hardship for businesses located in Empire Zones. In a letter to the Governor, Senator Smith, and […]
Senate Republicans Criticize Lack of Accountability on Federal Stimulus Spending
April 29, 2009
Senate Republicans Propose Plan For More Oversight To Ensure Money Is Used To Create Jobs
(Long Island, N.Y.) Senate Republicans today criticized the total lack of oversight and accountability regarding the spending of billions of dollars New York State is receiving from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Senators John Flanagan (R-C-I, East Northport) and […]
Earth Day Reminder: We All Share One Planet
April 15, 2009
(Washington, D.C.) Earth Day is April 22, just around the corner, bringing with it a stark reminder of the importance of protecting our environment and natural resources.
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Nearly four decades later, and despite the difficulties in our economy, protecting our environment is still center stage. In fact, protecting […]
Senate Republicans Push to Protect Long Islanders from Increased Tax Burden
April 3, 2009
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Senate Democrats Prevent Passage of GOP Amendment to Stop State Budget’s Assault on Middle-Class Taxpayers
April 3, 2009
Typical family will pay $2,400 more in taxes under Democrat-only Budget
(Long Island, N.Y.) Senate Democrats today opposed a Republican-sponsored amendment that would have eliminated dozens of new taxes and fees included in the State budget that will force an average middle class family to pay more than $2,350 in additional taxes this year.
Despite the fact that New Yorkers […]
Senate Democrats Defeat Republican Effort to Stop Largest Tax Increase in State History
April 3, 2009
Massive $4.1 Billion Income Tax Hike will be Disastrous for Long Island, NYC Metro Area Taxpayers; Result in Thousands of Job Losses.
(Long Island, N.Y.) Senate Democrats today defeated a Republican sponsored amendment that would have put the brakes on the largest tax increase in State history, a whopping $4 billion plus Personal Income Tax (PIT) […]
Senator Flanagan Believes Long Islanders Deserve a Better Budget
April 1, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) Joining voices with numerous community members who have contacted his office today, New York State Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) expressed his disappointment with the budget agreement reached by the Democratic leaders of New York State. From increased taxes to skyrocketing spending, the deal that Governor David Paterson reached in secrecy […]
Statement by Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos
March 30, 2009
(Long Island, N.Y.) This state budget is the most fiscally irresponsible budget, produced at the worst possible time. It’s no wonder this budget was negotiated in complete secrecy, because it is a complete disaster that could push New York from recession to depression.
This budget totals about $132 billion in spending, an increase over last year […]
Media Appraiser Kevin Kamen: Wrong Time For Cablevision To Charge For Free Newsday Web Content
February 27, 2009
(Baldwin, N.Y.) “Cablevision has just released a plan to soon begin charging for what is currently free content on their Newsday website. Shame on Cablevision! These are tough economic times for many residents on Long Island. Thousands are losing their homes and jobs, the government just passed a stimulus bill for close to $800 billion […]
