Senator Zeldin Welcomes Suffolk County Cadets
January 12, 2012
Of the Civil Air Patrol’s Col. Frances S. Gabreski Squadron to State Capitol
(Albany, NY) State Senator Lee Zeldin (R, C, I- Shirley) and State Senator Owen Johnson (R, C, I- West Babylon) welcomed Suffolk County cadets of the Civil Air Patrol’s Col. Frances S. Gabreski Squadron this past Tuesday, January 10, 2011, as they presented […]
Election Season For Environmentalists Begins
January 10, 2012
Leading green political action group releases Albany to-do list; progress will drive endorsements and PAC support
(Long Island, NY) The 2012 state legislative session has begun in Albany, and so has election season for environmental voters.
The New York League of Conservation Voters, which elects for the environment, today released its 2012 State Policy Agenda, detailing more […]
Environment And Clean Energy Are Key To Governors NY Vision
January 4, 2012
Leading green group praises Cuomo’s plans for infrastructure, water quality, energy efficiency and solar energy
(Long Island, NY) The environment and clean energy were front and center in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2012 State of the State address, playing more prominent roles in the state’s agenda than they have in years.
“For too long, New York has sat […]
New Law Requires Drivers To Slow Down For Hazard Vehicles
January 3, 2012
Drivers who violate the Move Over law will face a fine of up to $275
(Long Island, NY) Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) reminds all drivers that a new state law requires all drivers to move over or slow down when towing and recovery services are flashing their amber hazard lights while working on the shoulder […]
Senator Hannon Receives Top Grade For Library Support
December 27, 2011
From New Yorkers for Better Libraries
(Long Island, NY) Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) has received the highest grade possible in a recent report card published by New Yorkers for Better Libraries, which ranks the New York State Legislature. The grade is based on each legislator’s degree of support for libraries, and legislators are graded on their […]
Ron Paul Social Network: Supporters Launch Grassroots Campaign for 2012 Presidential Election
December 21, 2011
Grassroots Supporters Launch Ron Paul Social Network; New Web 2.0 Social Network Community Dedicated Specifically to Presidential Candidate Ron Paul
(PALM BEACH, Florida) – They’re calling it the “Ron Paul Social Network”. Two high tech developers from Palm Beach County, Florida have worked together to create RonPaulSocialNetwork.com, a grassroots social networking community dedicated entirely to helping people […]
Hannon Announces Debut Of Domestic Violence Database
December 19, 2011
Allows police across the New York State to share information about domestic violence incidents
(Long Island, NY) Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) announces a new state database which allows police statewide to search domestic violence incident information, regardless of which police agency responded to a call or filed a report. This database is designed to give […]
Senator Lee Zeldin Holds Victory Rally
December 17, 2011
Celebrates Repeal of MTA Payroll Tax for Over 700K Taxpayers
(Patchogue, NY) State Senator Lee M. Zeldin (R, C, I- Shirley), along with Assemblyman Dean Murray (R, C- East Patchogue) and Assemblyman Phil Boyle (R, C, I – Bay Shore), held a victory rally and press conference this past Thursday, December 15, 2011, to announce the […]
Fuschillo Calls On Washington To Extend Commuter Tax Benefits
December 14, 2011
Benefits are scheduled to expire at the end of the year
(Long Island, NY) Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), Chairman of the Senate’s Transportation Committee, today wrote to Congressional leaders urging them to work together to extend the $230 a month federal transit benefit which helps individuals offset their commuting expenses. The $230 a month […]
Legislation Signed To Eliminate School And Small Business MTA Payroll Tax
December 13, 2011
Will also cut taxes for middle class, create jobs
(Long Island, NY) Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C – East Patchogue) today joined his colleagues and Governor Cuomo for the bill signing of legislation passed last week that reforms the state tax code, providing nearly $700 million in tax relief for middle-income taxpayers. The bill also accomplishes one […]
