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5/22/2012: Veterans Hall of Fame (Colonel Stephanie E. Dawson)

Colonel Stephanie E. Dawson has 32 years of dedicated service in the United States Army. Prior to her retirement in July of 2011 she served as Commander of the 53rd Troop Command, one of two major commands within the New York Army National Guard.

Previously, Colonel Dawson led approximately 2,300 soldiers as Commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, the first female to serve as a brigade commander in the New York Army National Guard. She also served as commander of the 27th Rear Area Operations Center based in Kuwait. Hers was one of the first New York Army National Guard units to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in February 2003. 

May 18, 2012
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5/15/2012: Honoring Women of Distinction in New York (Ardeane Greene-Cook)

Ardeane Greene-Cook is truly a woman of diversity. A native New Yorker, Ms. Greene-Cook enlisted in the United States Army on the advice of her father who was a WW II and Korean era veteran. Upon completing boot camp, she trained as a medic and was eventually assigned to the 514th Medical Ambulance Co. at Ft. Devens, Massachusetts.

May 15, 2012
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Medicaid Relief

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: April 9, 2012   Contact: Antonio Rodriguez | arodrigu@nysenate.gov | (518) 455-3531

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Senator Shirley L. Huntley Announces Strong Medicaid Relief in 2012-2013 State Budget

April 9, 2012
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The New York Dream Act

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: April 5, 2012 Contact: Antonio Rodriguez | arodrigu@nysenate.gov | (518) 455-3531

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Senator Huntley Continues to Fight for Equal Opportunity for All New YorkersCalls for Senate Passage of NY Dream Act

April 5, 2012
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APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: April 4, 2012Contact: Antonio Rodriguez | arodrigu@nysenate.gov |(518) 455-3531

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APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTHSenator Huntley Supports Autism Advocacy

Senator Shirley L. Huntley (D-Jamaica) recognizes April as Autism Awareness Month and encourages New Yorkers to learn more about autism and its effects on children and their families, as well as what can be done to help the cause.

April 4, 2012
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Increased School Aid

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: April 4, 2012     Contact: Antonio Rodriguez | arodrigu@nysenate.gov | (518) 455-3531

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Senator Huntley Applauds Passage of Increased School Aid in 2012-2013 State Budget

(Albany, NY) Senator Shirley L. Huntley (D-Jamaica) announced that with passage of the 2012-2013 State Budget, schools throughout New York State will received much needed increased funding during the next fiscal year.

April 4, 2012
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April 2, 2012
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Prohibit Brokers and Lenders From Deceiving Borrowers

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L.

March 30, 2012
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Travyvon Martin: History shows that True Justice Still

News From New York State For Immediate Release: March 28, 2012 Contact: Bryant G. Gaspard | gaspard@nysenate.gov | (518) 455-3531

March 28, 2012
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Help Heal Our Veterans

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L.

March 12, 2012
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S. 3022 Funeral Procession

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: March 2, 2012Contact: Antonio Rodriguez | arodrigu@nysenate.gov |(518) 455-3531

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Senator Huntley Passes Legislation Prohibiting Disruption During a Funeral Procession

Law making it illegal for a drive of motor vehicle to interfere with a funeral procession

March 2, 2012
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Increase Penaltties for Sale of Drugs

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: February 16, 2012Contact: Antonio Rodriguez | arodrigu@nysenate.gov | (518) 455-3531

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Senator Shirley L. Huntley Passes Legislation to Better Protect Minors from Drug Abuse

Law would increase penalty for criminal sale of control substance to minors under age of 14

February 16, 2012
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2/14/2012: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Budget Hearing

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: February 14, 2012Contact: Bryant G. Gaspard | gaspard@nysenate.gov | (518) 455-3531

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February 14, 2012
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2/10/2012: Appreciation Day Ceremony Breakfast

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February 10, 2012
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Distinguished Professionals provide insight and advice at the August Martin High School 3rd Speaker’s Bureau Session

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: January 13, 2012  Contact: Bryant G. Gaspard | gaspard@nysenate.gov | (518) 455-3531

Distinguished Professionals provide insight and advice at the August Martin High School 3rd Speaker’s Bureau Session

January 13, 2012
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Queens Mosque Bombings

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: January 3, 2012Contact: Bryant G. Gaspard | gaspard@nysenate.gov | (518) 455-3531

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On a day celebrating a new year, four bombings occurred in Southeast Queens causing extensive property damage to one home, but fortunately no lives were lost.  The arson attacks were committed by using Molotov cocktails on the Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center, a bodega on Hillside Avenue and two homes; all of which took place within miles of each other in Jamaica, Queens.

January 3, 2012
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Taxi Legislation Agreement

News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: December 23, 2011Contact: Antonio Rodriguez | arodrigu@nysenate.gov | (518) 455-3531

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Senator Huntley Announces Agreement on New York City Taxi Legislation

Agreement Ensures Taxicab and Livery System is Accessible for Persons with Disabilities

December 23, 2011
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