Senator Fuschillo Calls for Passage of Jack Shea’s Law
February 24, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Bill named for Double Olympic Gold Medalist Jack Shea of Lake Placid, killed by a drunk driver who escaped prosecution through loophole in state law
State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. today called for passage of “Jack Shea’s Law,” which would remove the requirement in current state law that a doctor supervise blood drawn in […]
Statement By Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos
February 24, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Once again, today we saw the arrogance of one party rule, even when that party did not have the necessary votes to pass a bill or confirm a gubernatorial nominee.
The Senate Rules clearly require that its business be done by a majority of 32 votes.
Senate Democrats today bypassed the rules and forced two nominations […]
Senator Saland Introduces Legislation Barring Convicted Sex Offenders from Working As Building Superintendents or Managers
February 23, 2010
(New York,N.Y,)-State Senator Stephen M. Saland today introduced legislation prohibiting convicted sex offenders from holding jobs as building superintendents or any other positions that give them unfettered access to people’s living quarters. The proposed law comes after news reports revealed that a Level 3 sex offender who had raped three girls was working as a […]
Senator Flanagan Hosts Ms. Senior America
February 18, 2010
(Albany,N.Y.)-Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) recently hosted Gail Lizardy King of Dix Hills in Albany to honor her selection as Ms. Senior America 2009. During her visit, Ms. King was given a tour of the Capitol building which included a visit to the historic Red Room where she met Governor David Paterson.
The visit to […]
On Cablevision: Hannon Brings Government to Life For Students
February 17, 2010
(Long Island, N.Y.)-State Senator Kemp Hannon’s annual “There Ought To Be A Law” competition is in full swing for fifth and sixth graders across the sixth district of Long Island.
Cablevision will be featuring the law competition and Senator Hannon’s visit to Island Trees Memorial Middle School, where he recently gave an interactive lesson regarding state […]
Statement From Senate Republican Leader Dean G. Skelos
February 16, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Last week, Senate Republicans called for a bipartisan public hearing on the process and selection of a vendor to operate video lottery terminals at Aqueduct race track and Senate Democrats said they are considering it. The serious questions and concerns related to the selection process must be answered in an open and transparent forum.
Now, […]
Senator Lavalle Opposes Park Closings
February 12, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator Kenneth P. LaValle called the closing of New York State Parks “the wrong strategy at the wrong time. It is a bad move, particularly in tough economic times when ‘staycations’ are quickly becoming the only affordable getaway for many of our residents.
“Now is also the wrong time to put pressure on the Legislature […]
Senate Passes Resolution To Move Terror Trials
February 11, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator Kenneth P. LaValle today announced that the Senate Republicans were successful in passing a resolution urging the President to move the terror trials out of New York State. Senator LaValle received overwhelming support for this effort through an on-line petition he launched allowing his constituents to “Join the Fight” to have the 9/11 […]
Statement By Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos
February 9, 2010
(NewYork,N.Y.)-Rather than use the Governor’s veto of an ethics reform bill as an opportunity to publicly negotiate a better, stronger measure, Legislative Democrats tried to ram through an override so a weaker bill they settled for in secret, would be enacted into law.
As new ethics reform proposals are put forward, we should proceed with negotiations […]
Senator Lavalle Urges Public To Join Effort To Move Terror Trials Out Of New York
February 3, 2010
(New York,N.Y.)-Senator Kenneth P. LaValle has launched an on-line petition allowing New Yorkers to support his effort to get the 9/11 terror trials moved out of New York. The Senator is urging residents to sign his petition at lavalle.nysenate.gov.
Senator LaValle is supporting a New York State Senate Resolution opposing the Obama Administration’s decision to conduct […]
