Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) is reminding all Nassau County residents to take advantage of New York State’s STAR program and other tax exemptions to help save money on their property taxes.

     "Eligible homeowners can save hundreds of dollars on their school taxes through New York State’s STAR program,” said Senator Fuschillo. “Additionally, Nassau County offers other exemptions which could provide further savings to homeowners. Residents who haven’t already applied for STAR or other property tax exemptions shouldn’t pass up the chance to obtain valuable tax savings.”

     The STAR program works in two parts:

Residents can Safely Dispose of Old Medications on September 20th

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) announced that he will again be sponsoring a “Shed the Meds” program to help residents safely disposal of unused or expired medications.

     The “Shed the Meds” program will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 between 5 pm and 8 pm at two drop off locations:

     · Merrick Jewish Centre, 225 Fox Boulevard, Merrick (just south of Merrick Road)

     · St. Rose of Lima Church, 2 Bayview Avenue, Massapequa (just off Merrick Road)

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) was recently named one of the top “pro jobs” state legislators by the Business Council of New York State.

     Senator Fuschillo received a 90% “pro jobs” rating from the Council for supporting legislation that promoted fiscal reform and improved the state’s economic climate, including:

     * a state budget that which controlled state spending and contained no new taxes or fees;

     * a plan to give businesses new credits for creating jobs and hiring new employees;

     * repealing mandates that raised costs for businesses

“Today’s ruling that the MTA Payroll tax is unconstitutional is a victory for Long Island taxpayers. Having strongly opposed this job killing tax since its implementation by the Senate Democrats in 2009, and supporting its repeal in 2011, I am pleased that this latest positive step has been taken to alleviate this unfair and significant burden on businesses, municipalities, libraries and employers across Long Island. I applaud the Court for its decision and reaffirming what my Republican colleagues and I have long been saying; that the MTA payroll tax is unfair, unjust, and should never have been implemented." 

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) is Chairman of the Senate’s Transportation Committee.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) and Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer recently sponsored a program to provide free legal services to those in need.

     Senator Fuschillo and Supervisor Schaffer arranged to bring the Mobile Legal Help Center, which is a partnership between the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and the New York state Office of Court Administration, to Bolden Mack Park in North Amityville. NYLAG attorneys provided free advice, legal counseling, and direct representation to local residents on matters such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and Social Security Disability.

     Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo says “thank you” to some of the many local veterans who took part in his veterans appreciation breakfast.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently held a veterans appreciation breakfast as a way to say “thank you” for their service to our country. Over 200 veterans from across Senator Fuschillo’s Senate District came to the Seaford Knights of Columbus to participate in the event.

New Laws Authored by Senator Fuschillo Will Prevent Prison Inmates from Accessing Consumers’ Private Information & Prohibit Pay Per Call Prize Schemes

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today announced that legislation he sponsored to safeguard consumers has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The new laws will prohibit prison inmates from having access to consumers’ private information and prohibit pay per call prize schemes in New York State.

     Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo (right) presents Corporal Kevin Vaughan (right center) with the plaque that was displayed in Albany as part of the Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame exhibit. They are joined by Corporal Vaughan’s father, Jim (left center) and mother, Pat (second right), as well as Congressman Peter King (second left) and Assemblyman Dave McDonough (left).

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently congratulated Marine Corps Corporal Kevin Vaughan of North Merrick on being inducted into the New York State Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame. Corporal Vaughan was named to the Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame by Senator Fuschillo.

     Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo (right), Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer (left), DFS Deputy Superintendent George Haggerty (right center), and Jackie Markiewicz of the Copiague Library (left center) are pictured in front of the Department’s mobile foreclosure prevention center, which came to Copiague to provide assistance to homeowners.

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) and the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) today teamed up to provide services to homeowners facing foreclosure.