Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.'s Reports

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Identity theft is the number one consumer fraud complaint, affecting over 9 million Americans every year. However, there are steps that you can take to help reduce the risk of your personal information falling into the wrong hands:

STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT ID THEFT (from the New York State Division of Consumer Protection and the Federal Trade Commission):

* Regularly Check Your Credit Report. Consumers are entitled by law to one free copy of their credit report each year from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). A credit report is an important record of an individual’s finances, and is used by creditors, insurers, and other businesses when determining applications for things like credit, insurance, loans, and mortgages. Regularly checking your credit report can help you uncover and report inaccurate information or fraudulent activity. Knowing what’s in your credit report will enable you to act quickly to minimize the damage.

Senator Fuschillo's Job Resource Center

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

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.

UNCLAIMED FUNDS MIGHT BE WAITING FOR YOU!

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

New York State is holding over $11 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 holds these funds in trust, serving as a custodian of these funds until they can be claimed by their rightful owners.

What are some types of unclaimed funds?

MILITARY AWARDS FOR NEW YORK STATE VETERANS

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Friday, November 5th, 2010

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

Senator Fuschillo's Testimony to the MTA Board Opposing Proposed LIRR Fare Hikes

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Following is the testimony Senator Fuschillo gave to the MTA Board of Directors opposing their proposed LIRR fare hikes at their recent public hearing in Garden City:

Good evening ladies and gentleman.

See If You Are Entitled To New York State Unclaimed Funds

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Monday, May 24th, 2010

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.

INCOME TAX REFUND TRACKING SERVICE

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

If your state or federal income tax returns indicate that you are going to be receiving a tax refund this year, you can check the status of your refund over the internet using a service offered by New York State and the federal government.

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION INFORMATION

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Sunday, January 24th, 2010

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.

CHALLENGING YOUR NASSAU COUNTY PROPERTY ASSESSMENT

Posted by Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Each year, Nassau County residents have the right to file a grievance if they believe their property has been over-assessed by the Nassau County Department of Assessment.