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STORM PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION

The current track of Hurricane Earl has resulted in a tropical storm watch for Nassau County and a tropical storm warning for Suffolk County.

Here are some preparations you may want to take in case heavy rains and wind affect our area:

September 2, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO & ASSEMBLYMAN McDONOUGH INFORM BELLMORE COMMUTERS HOW TO FIGHT MTA’S PROPOSED LIRR FARE HIKES

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) and Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R-North Merrick) today visited the Bellmore Train Station to inform residents how they can fight the MTA’s proposed LIRR fare hike.

September 2, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO HELPS WELCOME NEW SMALL BUSINESS TO FREEPORT

New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently joined with the Freeport Chamber of Commerce and other local officials in welcoming Freeport’s newest small business, Breathe N Flow Yoga, to the Village. Breathe N Flow Yoga is located at 361 Atlantic Avenue in Freeport.

September 1, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO REMINDS NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENTS TO SAVE ON TAXES THROUGH STAR PROGRAM & OTHER PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) is reminding all Nassau County residents that they can save on their taxes through New York State’s STAR program and other property tax exemptions offered by Nassau County.

September 1, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO & ASSEMBLYMAN McDONOUGH SHOW FREEPORT COMMUTERS HOW TO FIGHT MTA’S PROPOSED LIRR FARE HIKES

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) and Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R-North Merrick) today visited the Freeport Train Station to show residents how they can fight the MTA’s proposed LIRR fare hike.

August 31, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO’S PETITION DRIVE AGAINST MTA’S PROPOSED LIRR FARE HIKE UNDERWAY

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.  

August 31, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO, COUNTY EXECUTIVE MANGANO, AND CCMAC TEAM UP TO PROVIDE FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM

            Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo (right), County Executive Mangano (second right), Assemblyman Dave McDonough (second left), and CCMAC Co-founder Colette Coyne (left) watch a demonstration of a derma scan machine, which shows the user damage to the skin on their face caused by the sun which is not visible to the naked eye.

August 26, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO PRESENTS LIBERTY MEDALS TO TWO LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR LIFE-SAVING EFFORTS IN HAITI

Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo (right) and Assemblyman Saladino (left) present the New York State Senate Liberty Medal to James Sandas (left center) and Steven Miller (right center) for their efforts to rescue victims of the Haiti earthquake.     

August 20, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO & NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER TEAM UP TO HELP SAVE LIVES

Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo (right) is pictured as he speaks with a constituent during the blood drive he sponsored at the Sunrise Mall. 

August 19, 2010
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BELLMORE CHAMBER THANKS SENATOR FUSCHILLO FOR SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

Members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores recently welcomed New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) to their monthly meeting. The Chamber invited Senator Fuschillo to thank him for his continued support of programs that promote economic development in the Bellmore community.
 
Senator Fuschillo (second right) is pictured with Bellmore Chamber President Ron Mare (left), Chamber Executive Director Joni Caputo (right center), and Chamber Vice President Bob Vecchi (right). They are joined by Assemblyman Dave McDonough (left center) and Town of Hempstead Councilman Gary Hudes (second left), who were also thanked by the Chamber for their support.
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August 19, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO TO SPONSOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM AT MERRICK LIBRARY

 New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District), in conjunction with the Nassau Health Care Corporation, will be sponsoring a breast cancer screening program on Thursday, September 16th from 8:30 am to 2:10 pm at the Merrick Library. The library is located at 2279 Merrick Avenue in Merrick.

August 16, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO, COUNTY EXECUTIVE MANGANO, AND NASSAU POLICE HELP LOCAL RESIDENTS “SHED THE MEDS”

Program Collects Over 300 Pounds of Expired or Unwanted Medications for Safe Disposal

August 16, 2010
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August 12, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO VOTES TO CAP PROPERTY TAXES

Bill Passed By State Senate Would Limit School District & Local Government Tax Levy Increases

August 10, 2010
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FUSCHILLO BILL TO BAN DANGEROUS DROP-SIDE CRIBS IN NEW YORK STATE SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today announced that dangerous drop-side cribs will be banned in New York State, now that legislation he sponsored has been signed by Governor David Paterson.  

July 30, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO ASKS RESIDENTS TO JOIN WITH HIM IN FIGHTING THE MTA

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

July 29, 2010
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GOVERNOR SIGNS FUSCHILLO BILL CLOSING LOOPHOLE IN STATE’S DWI LAWS

New Law Prevents Drunk Drivers from Using Legal Technicality to Escape Justice           

July 12, 2010
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STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES FUSCHILLO BILL TO BAN DANGEROUS DROP-SIDE CRIBS IN NEW YORK STATE

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today announced that both the New York State Senate and Assembly have passed legislation he sponsors to enact a statewide ban on dangerous drop-side cribs.  

June 25, 2010
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO’S AUTISM INSURANCE REFORM LEGISLATION APPROVED BY STATE ASSEMBLY

Individuals With Autism Would No Longer Be Forced to Spend Tens of Thousands of Dollars Out of Pocket on Diagnosis and Treatment Under Proposed Law

June 21, 2010
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FUSCHILLO ANNOUNCES FINAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH LYMPHEDEMA

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) announced that the State Senate has approved legislation he sponsors that will make information about lymphatic diseases more readily available to New Yorkers suffering from these diseases. The State Assembly has also passed the bill which now goes to Governor Paterson for consideration. Senator Fuschillo, said, “A diagnosis of lymphedema can be frightening and confusing. Many people are unfamiliar with the symptoms and recommended treatments.

June 9, 2010
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