Senator Lavalle Calls For Budget To Reduce Spending And Taxes
March 12, 2010
(New York, N.Y.)-Senator Kenneth P. LaValle is calling for an on-time budget that cuts spending, reduces taxes, provides real property tax relief and creates jobs. The 2009-10 budget, which was negotiated in total secrecy, raised taxes by $8.5 billion and increased spending by $13 billion. This did nothing but help produce a $9 billion state […]
New TD Bank Stores in Nassau County Support Local Organizations and Preserve Area History
March 11, 2010
(Melville, N.Y.)–In keeping with its commitment to giving back to the community, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, marked the openings of its newest Nassau County stores in Great Neck and Lawrence, N.Y., by donating $12,000 to local organizations through its charitable giving arm, the TD Charitable Foundation. The new stores also preserve a bit […]
Senator Lavalle Calls For Budget To Reduce Spending And Taxes
March 10, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator Kenneth P. LaValle is calling for an on-time budget that cuts spending, reduces taxes, provides real property tax relief and creates jobs. The 2009-10 budget, which was negotiated in total secrecy, raised taxes by $8.5 billion and increased spending by $13 billion. This did nothing but help produce a $9 billion state budget […]
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 […]
