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SENATE PASSES FUSCHILLO BILL TO AID IN COLLECTION OF CHILD SUPPORT

             Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) announced that the New York State Senate recently passed legislation he sponsors to help ensure that parents make their child support payments. 

May 6, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO WELCOMES MEMBERS OF LUPUS ALLIANCE OF AMERICA TO ALBANY

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently welcomed members of the Lupus Alliance of America, Long Island/Queens Affiliate to the State Capitol.  

May 6, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO DISCUSSES BILL TO REQUIRE JUDICIAL APPROVAL BEFORE GIVING CONDITIONAL LICENSES TO DRUNK DRIVING DEFENDENTS

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Senator Fuschillo discusses the need for his legislation to require judicial review and approval before giving conditional licenses to drunk driving defendants. The legislation was recently passed by the New York State Senate.

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May 5, 2011
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COPIAGUE RESIDENTS MEET WITH SENATOR FUSCHILLO DURING HIS “MOBILE OFFICE HOURS”

Photo caption: Senator Fuschillo speaks with constituents during his Mobile Office Hours at the Copiague Library.  

May 5, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO VOTES TO STRENGTHEN STATE’S TEXTING WHILE DRIVING BAN

            Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently voted in favor of legislation to strengthen the state’s texting-while-driving ban.

May 5, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO REQUESTS LIRR TO PROVIDE SCHEDULE FOR TRACK DEBRIS CLEAN UP

            Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today requested the LIRR to provide a schedule of when it will clean up the blighted areas along its tracks which are littered with debris. 

May 4, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO TO SPONSOR FREE CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK IN MASSAPEQUA PARK

          Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) will be sponsoring a free car seat safety check on Saturday, May 21st in Massapequa Park. 

May 4, 2011
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SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE APPROVES NOMINATION OF NEW DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES COMMISSIONER

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), Chairman of the Senate’s Transportation Committee, today announced that the Transportation Committee has approved Governor Cuomo’s nominee for Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Barbara Fiala.  

May 3, 2011
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SENATE PASSES FUSCHILLO LEGISLATION CLOSING LOOPHOLE IN STATE’S DWI LAWS

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today announced that the Senate has approved legislation he sponsored to close a legal loophole which allows some intoxicated drivers to escape prosecution for DWI.  

May 3, 2011
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FUSCHILLO BILL REQUIRING JUDICIAL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL LICENSES FOR DRUNK DRIVING DEFENDANTS PASSED BY SENATE

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today announced that the Senate has approved legislation he sponsored to stop those arrested for drunk driving from being approved for a conditional license to go back on the roads without a judge’s approval.   

May 3, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO & SENATOR SKELOS CONGRATULATE BALDWIN GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM

            Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) and Senator Dean G. Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) recently visited Baldwin High School to congratulate the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team on winning the Long Island Class AA championship.

May 3, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO & ASSEMBLYMAN McDONOUGH HONOR SEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

            Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) and Assemblyman David McDonough (R-North Merrick) recently visited Seaford High School to congratulate the Vikings football team on capturing the 2010 Nassau County Conference IV Championship. 

May 2, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO HELPS LOCAL RESIDENTS “SHED THEIR MEDS”

Program Collects Over 500 Pounds of Expired or Unwanted Medications for Safe Disposal

May 2, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO REMINDS RESIDENTS ABOUT NEW YORK’S “MOVE OVER LAW”

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) is reminding drivers about the State’s “Move Over Law” which requires them to move over and exercise due caution when approaching emergency vehicles that are stopped with their lights flashing.  

May 2, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO HELPS WELCOME NEW SMALL BUSINESS TO MERRICK

            Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently joined with the Merrick Chamber of Commerce in welcoming one of Merrick’s newest small businesses, Left Coast Kitchen & Cocktails, to the community. Left Coast Kitchen & Cocktails, which is located at 1810 Merrick Road, is an American Bar & Grill serving a wide variety of American cuisine.

April 29, 2011
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UNCLAIMED FUNDS MIGHT BE WAITING FOR YOU!

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?

April 26, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO THANKS LINDENHURST STUDENTS FOR HELPING HIM COLLECT FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED

          Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently visited Albany Avenue Elementary School in Lindenhurst to thank students for helping him collect food for those in need.

April 25, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO ANNOUNCES SENATE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO ORGAN DONATIONS

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (R-Merrick) announced that the State Senate recently passed legislation to help increase the number of organ and tissue donors in New York State. The legislation would help increase the number of eligible and willing organ donors by requiring driver’s license applicants to specifically indicate their donation decision. 

April 21, 2011
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MERRICK RESIDENT TO STATEWIDE ANTI-SMOKING ADVISORY BOARD

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today announced that Merrick resident Gail Volk has been appointed to the New York State Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Advisory Board. Senator Fuschillo recommended Ms. Volk for the appointment, which was made by Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.“Gail’s professional experience and passionate advocacy have made her a leader in the fight to protect people from tobacco. Her strong background will make her a valuable asset to the Board. I congratulate her on her appointment,” said Senator Fuschillo.Gail Volk has been working to protect people from tobacco for many years.

April 21, 2011
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STATEMENT FROM SENATOR FUSCHILLO REGARDING LIPA’S WORST IN THE NATION CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RATING

          “LIPA’s worst in the nation customer satisfaction rating among municipal utilities is yet another example of why we need greater oversight of LIPA.

April 20, 2011
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