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State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, center, spoke at a recent bipartisan task force meeting on Hurricane Sandy recovery in Freeport.
Senate task force reviews Hurricane Sandy damage
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
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A new day in Albany begins with Senate rules
A new coalition of leaders in the New York State Senate is making its resolutions for change in the new year. more
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A new coalition in Albany
For years, the political atmosphere surrounding our State Senate could only be described as puzzling. New Yorkers have seen coups, broken promises and plenty of corruption. more
Republican Dean Skelos is running for his 15th term against Democratic challenger Thomas Feffer.
Incumbent Skelos runs for 15th term
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
Leg. Francis X. Becker, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, challenger Frank Scaturro will vie for the 4th Congressional seat.
State, federal seats up for grabs next month
Though most of the hype is surrounding this year’s presidential election, there are many other seats up for grabs this Election Day. more
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Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr.
Senator wants background checks for bus drivers
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
Charles Fuschillo Jr., chairman of the Senate TransportatioN Committee
Senate: New York needs stiffer penalties for drivers who pass school buses
Every day, nearly 50,000 vehicles illegally pass stopped school buses in New York state. According to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee 2009 report, 69 students were injured between 2002 and 2004 by motorists illegally passing buses. One student was killed. more
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, second from left, Senior Councilman Anthony Santino, second from right, and Senator Dean Skelos, center, unveiled a streetscape project in Oceanside along Long Beach Road between Tilrose Avenue and Poole Street. The town partnered with Senator Skelos, who provided the majority of funds on the town’s latest streetscape project, which were supplanted by monies from the federal government.
Murray, Santino and Skelos reveal Oceanside beautification
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman Anthony J. Santino unveiled the township’s latest streetscape beautification project in downtown Oceanside. The project includes the … more
Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr.
Autism bill passes Legislature
The State Senate and Assembly passed legislation on June 17 to ensure that people with autism receive insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. more
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LIPA needs more oversight
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
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