Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.'s Reports

Finding a job can be a very stressful experience, especially in this economy.

The good news is that there are a number of resources and programs to help you search for jobs, develop your skills, and prepare you to succeed. Below are links to some of the programs and services that are available to help residents who are looking for a job or changing careers: 

 Job Banks/Civil Service Exams:

 Search for jobs, learn job searching techniques, and find out about upcoming state, local, and federal civil service exams.

New York State offers several different military awards to veterans who currently live in New York State or who were New York State residents at the time of their military service:

New York State Conspicuous Service Cross

New York State Medal For Merit

New York State Conspicuous Service Star

New York State is holding over $10.5 billion in unclaimed funds, and some of it may be yours! A simple internet search is all it takes to see if there are unclaimed funds in your name.

Why does New York State have unclaimed funds?

Banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies and many other businesses are required by State law to turn over inactive accounts to the State. The Office of the State Comptroller then serves as the custodian of this money until it is claimed. 

There are a number of different programs available to Nassau and Suffolk County residents to help them save money on their property taxes.

STAR Program:

New York State's School Tax Relief (STAR) program provides recipients with savings on their school property taxes.

The STAR program works in two parts:

Basic STAR is available to New Yorkers who own and live in their own home, condominium, or cooperative apartment, with an adjusted gross income that does not exceed $500,000, regardless of age.

Senator Fuschillo recently wrote to the State Public Service Commission urging them to reject Aqua-New York Water's revised rate increase proposal.

Double click the file below to view a copy of Senator Fuschillo's letter to the PSC. 

File: 
Aqua rate hike-joint proposal letter - FINAL.pdf

Credit Card Search

The New York State Banking Department allows you to search specific credit cards by name to find out information about interest rates, fees, and penalties. You can also learn whether the cards have a universal default clause. Under universal default, credit card companies can increase interest rates on your account if you make late payments to other credit card companies or pay a phone or utility bill late.

A college education should be within the reach of every New Yorker. Unfortunately, rising tuition costs have made realizing a college education a major difficultly for many hardworking New Yorkers and have put many students deep into debt. Another educational challenge facing our state is how to keep college graduates here working in New York after they get their degree.