Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.'s Press releases

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently visited Mepham High School in Bellmore to extend his thanks for their continued support of his “Extend the Holidays” toy drive.

     “Extend the Holidays” is an annual toy drive that Senator Fuschillo organizes for the benefit of children in Winthrop Hospital’s Pediatric Center. Mepham students once again collected new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. These toys will be delivered to the hospital after New Year's Day so that children can experience the joys of receiving a new toy after the holiday season and throughout the year.

“I am shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook School in Connecticut.  This was a senseless and incomprehensible act that has left all of us with very heavy hearts.  My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families affected by this terrible tragedy. We join in supporting our neighbors in Connecticut and mourning those who were taken from us far too soon.”

            Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) is informing residents about a free mortgage assistance program to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.

            The “Hope for Long Island” program will be held this Saturday, December 15th from 10 am to 7 pm at the Joseph Barry Career & Technical Educational Center, located at 1196 Prospect Avenue in Westbury. The event is being sponsored by the Community Development Corporation of Long Island, the Long Island Housing Partnership, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, NeighborWorks America, and the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (R-Merrick), Chairman of the Senate’s Transportation Committee, today announced that the Long Island Rail Road will resume full rush hour service this Monday, December 10th. This marks the first time since Hurricane Sandy that the Long Island Rail Road is operating at full service capacity.    

Senator Fuschillo (center) and Mayor Hardwick (right) help a resident fill a bag of food and supplies during the recent program they sponsored with Long Island Cares in Freeport to assist families affected by Hurricane Sandy.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) will be partnering with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and the Village of Massapequa Park in sponsoring a program to assist residents whose property was damaged during Hurricane Sandy.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) and representatives from Long Island Cares recently joined together to help families affected by Hurricane Sandy by sponsoring a free food and supply distribution program in Massapequa.

     Senator Fuschillo and representatives from Long Island Cares distributed free food, water, cleaning supplies, and baby care products at the Alfred G. Berner Middle School to families in need following Hurricane Sandy.

    Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), Long Island Cares, and Mayor Andrew Hardwick and the Village of Freeport will be partnering together in sponsoring a free mobile food distribution program in Freeport to help residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. 

    The program will take place on Thursday, December 6th from 11 am to 2 pm at the corner of Woodcleft Avenue and Front Street at the beginning of the Nautical Mile in Freeport.  Thousands of pounds of food, water, and supplies will be brought in to serve the victims of Hurricane Sandy who are in need. 

     Residents will be able to obtain the following items free of charge:

Non-perishable food items