Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.'s posts related to Mta (Metropolitan Transportation Authority)

SENATOR FUSCHILLO CALLS FOR REPEAL OF MTA PAYROLL TAX WHICH HARMS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Friday, October 16th, 2009

Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo (second right) joins with local small businesses, non-profit organizations, and local libraries in calling on Governor Paterson to repeal the MTA payroll tax.

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO SPEAKS TO NASSAU COUNCIL OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Monday, October 19th, 2009

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) recently addressed members of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.

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SENATORS FUSCHILLO & JOHNSON: NEW REPUBLIC TRAIN STATION, DOUBLE TRACK PROPOSAL VITAL FOR CONTINUED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALONG ROUTE 110 CORRIDOR

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Monday, November 9th, 2009

State Senators Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) and Owen H. Johnson (4th Senate District) today announced support for the MTA’s proposal to create a new Republic Train Station and adding a full double track between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma.

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO INFORMS RESIDENTS HOW TO VOICE THEIR OPINION ON MTA’S PROPOSED SERVICE CUTS

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Friday, February 12th, 2010

LIRR, LI Bus Riders Can Submit Comments to MTA at Public Hearing, Through Mail, or Email 

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO LETTER URGING MTA TO ABANDON PROPOSED LIRR & LI BUS SERVICE CUTS

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Friday, February 12th, 2010

Senator Fuschillo recently wrote to MTA Chairman Jay Walder to oppose the MTA's proposed LIRR & LI Bus service cuts.'

You can read a copy of Senator Fuschillo's letter to Chairman Walder by clicking the link below. 

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO'S STATEMENT TO THE MTA OPPOSING SERVICE CUTS

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Following is the statement Senator Fuschillo submitted to the MTA as part of its public hearing regarding proposed service cuts:

 

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO JOINS UTU IN PROTESTING PROPOSED MTA SERVICE CUTS

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Thursday, February 11th, 2010


Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently joined with hundreds of members of the United Transportation Union (UTU) in protesting the MTA’s proposed service cuts.

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO ASKS RESIDENTS TO JOIN WITH HIM IN FIGHTING THE MTA

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today invited residents to join with him to fight against the MTA’s proposed LIRR fare increases.

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LI Herald: State Senator: Tell the MTA "Enough is Enough"

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Monday, August 2nd, 2010

By Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.

July 30, 2010

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is continuing its long tradition of asking Long Islanders to solve its fiscal problems. We need to tell the Board of Directors at the MTA "enough is enough."

Because of last year’s MTA bailout plan, which I opposed, LIRR riders will be asked pay up to 9.4 percent more for tickets and pay higher fees for onboard transactions. The MTA is also looking to significantly shorten the time span for which certain LIRR tickets remain valid.

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SENATOR FUSCHILLO’S PETITION DRIVE AGAINST MTA’S PROPOSED LIRR FARE HIKE UNDERWAY

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Aiming to Get 5,000 Signatures to Present to the MTA Board at Public Hearing on LIRR Fare Increase; Over 1,100 Residents Have Already Signed.  

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