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     Photo Caption: Senator Fuschillo is sworn in for his eighth term in the New York State Senate by Judge Jonathan Lippman, Chief Judge of the State of New York.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) was recently sworn in for his eighth full term as New York State Senator for the 8th District. Senator Fuschillo took the oath of office in the Senate Chamber on the opening day of the 2013-14 legislative session.

     “It is an honor and a privilege to continue to represent our community in the New York State Senate. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to once again serve our residents, and I look forward to continuing to work on their behalf,” said Senator Fuschillo.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) and Senator Phil Boyle (R-Bay Shore) today announced $100,000 in new state funding for infrastructure improvements in the Village of Lindenhurst.

     The state funding will allow the Village of Lindenhurst to undertake two road improvement projects. The first improvement project is on North Wellwood Avenue between Kane Street and Newark Street. According to the Village, this project is the final phase of its ongoing efforts to repave and improve the entire length of North Wellwood Avenue from Newark Street to Hoffman Avenue. The second improvement project is on North Indiana Avenue between East John Street and Byrd Street.

Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo helps Michael and James Langan pick out toys that were donated to Winthrop Hospital through his “Extend the Holidays” Toy Drive.

     “I am pleased that after over one year of delay that Washington has finally acted to restore the pre-tax mass transit benefit for commuters.

     Restoring this benefit will provide valuable savings to overtaxed, overburdened commuters. In this economy, and following yet another MTA fare increase, that is critically important.

Call on State Legislature to Enact Stronger Leandra’s Law as Soon as Possible & Remind Residents to Designate a Driver this New Year’s Eve

     Senator Dean G. Skelos (R-Rockville Centre), Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilmembers Anthony Santino and Dorothy Goosby, and Long Island Cares will be partnering together in sponsoring free mobile food & supply distribution program in Baldwin to help residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.

     The program will take place on Tuesday, January 8th between 11 am and 2 pm at Baldwin Park, located at 3232 South Grand Avenue in Baldwin. Residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy will be able to obtain the following items through the program free of charge:

     · Non-perishable food items

     · Water

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently visited Fayette Elementary School in North Merrick to thank students and staff for once again participating in 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.