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State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. joined other members of the New York State Senate’s bipartisan Task Force on Hurricane Sandy Recovery at a roundtable meeting recently to speak with local officials, business leaders and residents about progress –– or the lack thereof –– in rebuilding Long Island after the storm. more
A new coalition of leaders in the New York State Senate is making its resolutions for change in the new year. more
Dean Skelos is running the 9th District in New York State Senate against newcomer Thomas Feffer (D-Lynbrook). Skelos has been the Majority Leader in the senate since 2010. He is running for his … more
Following a recently released National Transportation Safety Board report that calls for more comprehensive driver history checks of bus drivers, New York State Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, called on the state Assembly to pass legislation that would require criminal background checks for bus drivers. The legislation, sponsored by Fuschillo, was approved by the Senate in January. more
To the Editor: I recently co-sponsored legislation in the New York State Senate that would, if passed, require the Long Island Power Authority to get approval from the New York State Public Service Commission before raising its rates. more
The New York State Senate recently passed legislation that would, if passed by the Assembly and signed by the governor, require people to indicate on their driver’s license applications whether they wish to become organ donors. more
The New York State Senate has passed legislation to enact felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored the bill. The legislation is in response to a significant number of arrests and car crashes involving individuals who drove the wrong way while under the influence of alcohol. more
It has been 21 years in the state Senate for Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City), and his challenger, Francesca Carlow (D-Plainview), aims to be the first to unseat the longtime incumbent.  … more
The League of Women Voters hosted a Meet the Candidate Forum on Wednesday at the East Meadow Public Library. Several candidates running for local seats in the state Legislature were on … more
News blurbs and fliers announced that there would be “real jobs” available at East Meadow High School on Aug. … more
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