Issues: Miscellaneous

Serrano Statement on Tragedy in Haiti

"Tuesday’s devastating earthquake has affected many Haitian New Yorkers who are frantically trying to reach their relatives and friends. I extend my deepest sympathies to all those impacted by this horrific event and I fully support our federal government's aid and intervention during this difficult time.

January 12, 2010
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STATEMENT FROM SENATOR LIZ KRUEGER RE: BUDGET REFORM

"As the Legislature awaits the Governor's Executive State Budget, his indication today that agency consolidation and other efforts will be included are a good start.  I will personally be urging the Governor and the Division of Budget, as well as working closely with them in the months ahead, to go much, much further.

January 12, 2010
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Governor Proposes Consolidating Some Smaller State Agencies

By Karen DeWitt

January 12, 2010
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Women's History Month Celebration

March 25, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Team Adams' Open House

January 16, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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New Year's Senior Party

January 28, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus

February 13, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Census Meeting: Hispanic community

January 22, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Census Meeting: Jewish community

January 19, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Series about agency sparks reactions by area representatives

By NICK REISMAN - reisman@poststar.com | Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:25 am

Greater local control, reasonable enforcement and a cap on excessive fines would make the Adirondack Park Agency more responsive to property owners' needs, area officials said on Monday.

January 12, 2010
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North Tonawanda High School Lumberjacks Football Team

On Monday, January 11, 2010, the North Tonawanda High School Lumberjacks football team, winners of the Class AA New York State Football Championship, visited the capital to be formally honored by the state government. They were accompanied by school administrators, coaches, and cheerleaders. The long day included a p...hoto-op with the Governor, pizza party, and recognition in the Assembly and Senate Chambers. Go Jacks!

January 12, 2010
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West Islip Chamber of Commerce

January 12, 2010
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Senator Díaz to Wayne Barrett: “Get Your Facts Straight!”

PRESS RELEASEJanuary 12, 2010For Immediate Release

Senator Díaz to Wayne Barrett: “Get Your Facts Straight!”

I don’t know why there are some reporters and news media people that are always attributing to me quotes and statements that I have never said.

January 12, 2010
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Padavan Honors A Pair of New Eagle Scouts In Bayside

New York State Senator Frank Padavan (Queens) honored John Raymond Dunham and James Robert Stankes, from Troop 49, during their Court of Honor ceremony at Sacred Heart Church in Bayside on Saturday January 9, 2009.  During the ceremony, Padavan presented the pair with the New York State Senate Medal of Outstanding Achievement and Certificate of Merit in recognition of their service to the community and achieving the prestigious honor of Eagle Scout. Senator Padavan and new Eagle Scouts James Robert Stankes and John Raymond Dunham during their Court of Honor ceremony. 

January 11, 2010
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State of the State includes ethics reform proposal

By Marcy L. Velte

Gov. David A. Paterson's second State of the State address included the Executive Chamber's proposed legislation for additional state ethics reform.Named the Reform Albany Act, the plan would create an independent State Government Ethics Commission that would have ten members chosen by legislative leaders.

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January 11, 2010
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With our leaders failing, we need to take control

Ken Tingley -- The Post Star

Posted: Saturday, January 9, 2010 4:55 pm

It was just a few months ago that Gov. Paterson was being portrayed by "Saturday Night Live" as a blind-as-a-bat buffoon whose only redeeming quality was his ability to insult New Jersey. On Wednesday, when he gave his State of the State address, he was likely the only one in the room with a lick of sense or integrity.

January 11, 2010
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Senator Thompson Celebrates the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday With Awards Ceremony

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Heather Zeisz | zeisz@senate.state.ny.us | 716.854.8705

Buffalo, NY- New York State Senator Antoine M. Thompson (D-Parts of Erie & Niagara Counties) will be holding a social justice awards and wreath laying ceremony in celebration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday.  The ceremony will be held on Friday, January 15th at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library at 1324 Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

January 11, 2010
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Birthday Celebration for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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