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The State Senatehas passed legislation, cosponsored by Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) that would stop Governor Eliot Spitzer’s plan to allow individuals without a social security number to obtain a New York State driver license or non-driver identification card. Under the legislation, all individuals applying for a driver license or non-driver identification card would have to submit a valid social security number.

State Senate Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today announced that the Senate has approved legislation that he sponsors that would permit the installation of 50 "red-light" cameras at high-risk intersections throughout Nassau County in an effort to improve traffic safety. The cameras would take digital images of the license plates of vehicles running red lights. The County would then mail a summons of up to $50 to the cars’ registered owners whenever a camera captures a violation.

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) and Assemblyman David G. McDonough (19th Assembly District) today congratulated the coaches and players from the Long Island Blue Demons on winning the Babe Ruth World Series Championship.The Blue Demons were the first Long Island team ever to win the Babe Ruth World Series in the 13-15 year old age bracket. The squad is made up of 14 to 15 year old boys from communities across the south shore, including Freeport, North Merrick, Bellmore, and the Massapequas.

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today was joined by representatives of the Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) and the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR), and the Executive Director of Parents for Megan’s Law calling for enactment of a new law to prohibit convicted sex offenders from obtaining or holding a real estate license in New York State. The proposed law would prevent dangerous sex offenders from having access to the homes of New York families. The legislation (S.

July 1, 2008 limiting the idling of school buses at schools that have a significant number of children with asthma and at other schools deemed appropriate by the Education Commissioner. While a few New York schools have already voluntarily implemented a school bus no-idling policy of their own, most schools have not.

As part of national breast cancer awareness month, State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) is reminding residents that early detection plays a critical role in overcoming breast cancer. "One of the best ways to successfully treat breast cancer is by detecting it early. Getting screened regularly and practicing good health habits are vital," said Senator Fuschillo, a member of the Senate’s Health Committee. "Early detection is the best form of prevention.

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) attended the annual Bellmore Street Festival this past weekend to speak with local residents about their concerns. Senator Fuschillo also offered information about property tax relief, state programs and services, and identity theft prevention. Senator Fuschillo again secured state funding for the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores to help offset costs for the community festival.

State Senators Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) and Dean G. Skelos (9th Senate District) today announced $500,000 in state funding for South Nassau Communities Hospital to expand its cardiac catheterization program.

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) is reminding homeowners with the Basic STAR exemption to be on the lookout for their 2007 New York State Middle Class STAR Rebate applications. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will start mailing application packets to Nassau and Suffolk Counties this week."This year, we again fought hard to make sure rebate checks were included in the state budget to provide direct property tax relief to middle class families.