Issues: Miscellaneous

SENATOR GOLDEN ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SENIOR INFORMATION AND HEALTH FAIR

Brooklyn – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn), a member of the State Senate Committee on Aging, today is announcing his 11th Annual series of senior fairs to be held throughout his district, to offer local seniors an opportunity to learn of the services available to them to assist with their property taxes, prescription drug coverage, personal safety, access to City and State services, and their health.

 

The senior fairs will feature information and assistance offered by City agencies including the Departments for the Aging, Environmental Protection, Finance, Transportation, Sanitation, the Human Resources Administration, , the New York City Police Department, the New York City Fire Department, and the Parks Department.

 

April 26, 2013
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Committee Meeting: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Meeting

Senate Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Capital Investment Senator Joseph E. Robach, Chair 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Room 804 LOB

April 30, 12:00 PM - 12:03 PM
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Senator Grisanti Receives 2013 Liberty Bell Award From Erie County Bar Association

Senator Mark Grisanti (R, I-60) will receive the prestigious 2013 Liberty Bell Award, the highest award that is bestowed at the Annual Law Day Luncheon of the Bar Association of Erie County.

The award, established in 1964, recognizes community service that has strengthened the American system of freedom under the law and acknowledges outstanding contributions to the effective functioning of our institutions of government.

The award will be presented Tuesday April 30 to Senator Grisanti at a luncheon held at Statler Towers in the City of Buffalo. Receiving the award in his absence (Session Day in Albany) is his Father, Richard Grisanti, who has been practicing law for over 50 years.

April 25, 2013
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Patient Advocates & Health Care Professionals Rally for Medical Marijuana Bill

LEGISLATION HAS BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT

Patient advocates – including patients who use marijuana for medical purposes – and health care professionals rallied on the steps of City Hall today to support legislation allowing medical use of marijuana in New York. Patients suffering from severe debilitating or life-threatening conditions could be treated with medical marijuana under legislation introduced by Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried and Senator Diane J. Savino. New York’s bill A. 6357/S.4406 is co-sponsored by 68 other legislators. The bill was recently reported from the Assembly Health Committee by 21-4, including 3 of the Committee’s 7 Republicans voting in favor.

April 25, 2013
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PAWLING SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER TO REOPEN

 

Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and New York State Senator Greg Ball are  pleased the Dutchess County Office of the Aging will reopen its Senior Friendship Center next month (May) to serve Pawling, Beekman and surrounding area senior citizens.   The Senior Friendship Center will be located at the Town Hall Annex at 154 Charles Coleman Boulevard in Pawling and will be open each Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm.     CountyExecutive Molinaro and Senator Ball invite residents to celebrate the “Grand ReOpening” at an Open House kick-off event on Thursday, May 9th from 11am to 1pm.

April 25, 2013
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PAWLING SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER TO REOPEN

 

Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and New York State Senator Greg Ball are  pleased the Dutchess County Office of the Aging will reopen its Senior Friendship Center next month (May) to serve Pawling, Beekman and surrounding area senior citizens.   The Senior Friendship Center will be located at the Town Hall Annex at 154 Charles Coleman Boulevard in Pawling and will be open each Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm.     CountyExecutive Molinaro and Senator Ball invite residents to celebrate the “Grand ReOpening” at an Open House kick-off event on Thursday, May 9th from 11am to 1pm.

April 25, 2013
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Senator LaValle Names Rocky Point's Meredith Festa a Woman of Distinction; Statewide Capitol Fete May 7

 

Rocky Point’s Meredith Festa has been selected by New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle  as the First Senatorial District’s Woman of Distinction for 2013.

April 25, 2013
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Drug Take- Back Plan

On Saturday, April 27th, 2013 , the 68th Precinct along with he Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in a nationwide prescription drug take-back plan. This initiative allows everyone including pharmacists, to dispose of unwanted or expired pills, which will help prevent the abuse and the theft of these medications.

April 25, 2013
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Senator Farley Meets Johnstown High Students

State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R - Schenectady) had the pleasure of meeting students from Johnstown High School when teachers Anne Bagot and Jeff Kolakowski brought them to the Capitol on April 24th. He discussed New York State government and history with the students.

April 25, 2013
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