Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.'s Press releases

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) announced today that the New York State Senate has passed legislation he sponsors to strengthen penalties for wrong-way and reckless drivers.

     “Wrong-way and reckless drivers continue to jeopardize safety and endanger lives on our roadways, but the penalties they face under current law do not appropriately reflect that. Law enforcement needs stronger tools to prosecute these drivers for their reckless actions and get them off our roads. With this legislation, that is exactly what they would get,” said Senator Fuschillo, Chairman of the Senate’s Transportation Committee.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) and New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli will be sponsoring a free program in Copiague to help residents find out if they are entitled to any of the $11 billion in New York State unclaimed funds.

     The program will take place on Thursday, March 28th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Tanner Park Senior Center, located on Baylawn Avenue in Copiague. Representatives from the State Comptroller’s Office will be available to help residents search for unclaimed funds in their name, as well as answer questions and provide guidance on how they can file a claim for any unclaimed funds to which they may be entitled.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) announced that the New York State Senate recently passed its 2013-14 budget resolution, a plan which controls spending, rejects new taxes, prioritizes job creation, and invests in education, health care, and our infrastructure.  The resolution outlines the Senate’s proposal for the state budget.

Plan Would Create Jobs and Promote Economic Development by Cutting Business Taxes, Reducing Energy Costs, and Investing in Job Training and Business Growth Programs

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) is supporting a new plan to help create jobs, promote economic development, and strengthen New York State’s economy. The plan would cut taxes and costs for small businesses, reduce energy expenses for businesses and residents, and invest in new job training and business growth programs.

     Photo Caption: Senator Fuschillo is pictured speaking with a local senior at the free senior ID card program he sponsored in Roosevelt.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently partnered with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano in sponsoring a free Senior ID Card Program at the Roosevelt Library.

Proposal Would Increase Tax Credits to Help Families & Restore STAR Rebate Checks to Provide Property Tax Relief

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently announced his support for the Family Tax Relief Act, a package of tax relief and reform measures designed to provide a major economic boost to struggling middle class families.

     The plan would increase tax breaks that have not kept pace with inflation, and, in some instances, haven’t been adjusted for more than 25 years. The plan would also restore the STAR property tax rebate check to provide real and direct relief to Long Island families who pay some of the nation’s highest property taxes.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today announced that the New York State Senate has passed legislation he sponsors to raise penalties for individuals who seek to evade security and scrutiny at transportation facilities and other public places. The legislation creates stronger penalties for individuals trying to illegally access secure areas at airports, train stations, bus terminals, and other public places, as well for those who steal law enforcement or fire department identification.

    New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), in conjunction with NuHealth/Nassau Health Care Corporation, will be sponsoring a breast cancer screening program on Thursday, April 18th from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm at the Freeport Library. The library is located at 144 West Merrick Road in Freeport.

    Appointments are necessary and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. On site nurses and technicians will provide a mammography, a clinical breast examination and instructions for self examination. Patients and their physicians will be notified of the exam results.

    NuHealth’s guidelines for the program are as follows:

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), in conjunction with the Integrated Medical Foundation, will be sponsoring a free prostate cancer screening program in Massapequa Park.

     The free screening program will be held on Thursday, April 4th between 4 pm and 6 pm at the Massapequa Library’s Bar Harbour Building, which is located at 40 Harbor Lane in Massapequa Park. The free screenings will be conducted by Michael Dourmashkin, MD of Advanced Urology of New York.

     The Integrated Medical Foundation’s guidelines for the program are as follows: